VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet struggled with efficiency during his second season in Houston, but the Rockets' win-loss record with him on the court (41-19) spoke volumes about his overall impact on the team. With VanVleet sidelined, the runway is clear for Reed Sheppard, who barely had a role as a rookie after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Amen Thompson could also handle a ton of ball-handling responsibilities in VanVleet's absence, but Aaron Holiday is the only other true point guard on the roster currently.

VanVleet will sign a two-year, $50 million contract with the Rockets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

EDGE Analysis

In order to do this, the Rockets will officially decline VanVleet's $44.9 million team option for 2025-26. His new two-year deal will include a player option for 2026-27. A reunion always seems like the most likely outcome, with both sides seemingly motivated to get this done right away. In 60 regular-season contests in 2024-25, VanVleet shot just 37.8 percent from the field with averages of 14.1 points, 5.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds.

The Rockets are expected to decline VanVleet's $44.9 million option, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This has always been the most likely scenario for VanVleet. However, both sides have mutual interest in a reunion, and Iko notes that they are in discussions for a multi-year contract extension. Assuming he sticks around, VanVleet will have a new weapon to play alongside in Houston's offense, as Kevin Durant is making his way to Houston with Jalen Green heading the opposite direction.

VanVleet recorded 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 44 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

After struggling offensively at times during the last stretch of the regular season, VanVleet kicked it into high gear during this first-round series. However, following three straight performances in which he scored 25 points or more, the Wichita State product failed to crack the 20-point mark in Game 7. The veteran guard's season ends, averaging 18.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game in this series, shooting 43 percent from the floor and 43.5 percent from beyond the arc.

VanVleet chipped in 29 points (7-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes during Friday's 115-107 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet had his best performance so far in this first-round series Friday, coming two rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double in a must-win scenario on the road. The veteran guard has come on strong in the last three games, scoring 25 or more points while shooting an incredible efficient 59 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from beyond the arc.

VanVleet produced 25 points (8-13 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 40 minutes during Monday's 109-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

It was a huge night from beyond the arc for the veteran point guard, but VanVleet needed one more three -- his shot for a tie at the final buzzer came up just short. It was his best scoring performance of the playoffs so far, and through four games he's averaging 14.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 threes, 3.3 boards and 1.3 steals while playing at least 40 minutes each contest. VanVleet will try to help the Rockets stave off elimination on their home court in Game 5 on Wednesday.

VanVleet recorded 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 loss to the Warriors in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet led the Rockets in scoring despite not having the most efficient night from the field. The veteran point guard has connected on just 26.8 percent of his field-goal attempts this series (including 20.7 percent from three on 9.7 3PA/G). VanVleet and Jalen Green (nine points) will need to be better offensively in Game 4 on Monday in order to tie the series before heading back to Houston on Wednesday.

VanVleet recorded seven points (2-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 win over the Warriors in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet hasn't been able to get back to form offensively as of late, as he failed to crack double digits Wednesday despite playing a game-high 42 minutes. However, the Rockets followed the lead of Jalen Green, who scored a game-high 38 points, to bounce back from a Game 1 loss at home before the series shifts to San Francisco for the next two games.

VanVleet ended Sunday's 95-85 loss to Golden State in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 10 points (4-19 FG, 2-13 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists and one steal in 40 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet's poor shooting has been a consistent theme for most of the season, but with 19 shot attempts on the night, the guard seemed unfazed. During the regular season, VanVleet hit 37.4 percent from the field across 61 appearances, averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.6 three-pointers.

VanVleet supplied 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-111 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet's season has been a mixed bag, and lower shooting percentages diluted his effectiveness as Houston's floor general. The veteran's field-goal percentage of 37.8 percent marked his worst result since his rookie season, and his scoring average dipped 3.3 points from the 2023-24 campaign. Increased production across the board from the veteran guard will greatly improve Houston's postseason outlook.