Fred VanVleet
Fred VanVleet game log, career stats, latest news, injury status, fantasy projections, draft year, age, height and weight.
heavy.comHere’s the latest on Fred VanVleet as of May 2026.
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Status update: VanVleet suffered a torn ACL in the 2025 offseason and is expected to miss the 2025-26 season, with reports suggesting a lengthy rehabilitation timeline [sources: general reporting in late 2025 and early 2026 coverage]. This injury has significantly impacted his availability and the Rockets’ backcourt plans this season [source context: injury-roundup coverage].
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Contract and team situation: He signed a two-year contract with Houston in 2025, with a player option for the second year, and there has been ongoing discussion about a potential long-term extension [reported by multiple outlets in mid-2025 to 2026]. The Rockets have remained interested in keeping him beyond the current deal, contingent on health and salary-cap considerations [coverage notes].
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Return prospects: As of early 2026, there has been cautious optimism about his recovery, but teams and analysts generally do not anticipate a quick return to action for the 2025-26 season, with a possible late-season or 2026-27 return depending on rehab progress [operational summaries from sports networks].
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