Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will miss significant time after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee, according to multiple reports.
The injury, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, suffered during an offseason workout in the Bahamas, would strip the Rockets of a steadying presence at the point. VanVleet joined Houston two seasons ago in free agency, and finished last season averaging 14.1 points (shooting 34.5% from 3 on 7.7 attempts) and 5.6 assists while providing his usual dogged effort on defense.
Yahoo National NBA Reporter Kelly Iko reported that VanVleet is scheduled for surgery this week.
Just in: Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL, sources tell ESPN. A devastating, potentially season-ending loss for the Rockets with their starting point guard and leader. pic.twitter.com/Qhf0V58DwR
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 22, 2025
Rockets starting point guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn right ACL, sources tell @YahooSports. VanVleet, 31, suffered the injury during a team minicamp in the Bahamas — and is scheduled for surgery this week.
— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) September 22, 2025
