One of the most fascinating storylines for the Rockets in the short term, with major financial and team-building ramifications, pertains to the future of starting point guard Fred VanVleet.

Fred VanVleet added 16 points ... and Aaron Gordon (right calf injury). Jamal Murray and Christian Braun each scored 22 point for Denver, which had 18 turnovers in the loss, including five ...

To that end, they signed veterans Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to massive long-term contracts and almost reeled in center Brook Lopez before the big man opted to return to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Rockets wanted more veteran leadership on the team, so they decided to make Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet the main focus of their offseason. All the moves paid off as the Rockets went from ...

With starting point guard Fred VanVleet (personal reasons) sidelined and playing on night two of a road back-to-back, the Houston Rockets had a five-game winning streak snapped in Thursday's 132 ...

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, right, eludes Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP ...