The Rockets and veteran guard Fred VanVleet are mutually interested in extending their time together, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports.

The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet appear to be aligned on the potential of a long-term future together, with both sides showing mutual interest in an

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets "have mutual interest" in an extension, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Both team and player are "motivated"

With Fred VanVleet potentially hitting free agency this offseason, the Rockets could have interest in a new contract.

After three straight seasons toward the bottom of the league standings from 2020-23, the Rockets added Fred VanVleet in the 2023 offseason, and he’s helped jumpstart significant improvement over the past two seasons.