The Athletic insider John Hollinger looks into the pros of declining the option and getting VanVleet on a new contract. "The other key piece to Houston’s cap strategy is VanVlee

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets are pushing back a contract deadline as they hope to work something out. The Rockets can exercise an option to keep

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his NBA contract, ESPN reported Wednesday. The two sides now have until June 29 to decide whether to exercise the 2025-26 option or perhaps negotiate a longer-term deal,