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VanVleet Returns, Rockets Add Thornton | Houston Rockets News
Fred VanVleet is staying with the Houston Rockets, picking up his $25M player option for 2026-27 after missing last season with an ACL tear. Despite his absence, the Rockets finished 52-30, earned the 5th seed, and made the playoffs — though they fell in the first round. VanVleet believes his energy and playmaking elevate any team, and he’s ready to return stronger. He averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in his last full season before joining Houston in 2023. The Rockets also bolstered their roster by drafting Bruce Thornton, a high-scoring Ohio State standout, while targeting…
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