The Phoenix Suns are expected to move on from point guard Chris Paul this offseason. If that happens, free-agent point guard Fred VanVleet could be a potential option for them. Vanvleet recently declined his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors. That means, Vanvleet will be a free agent and should have plenty of suitors. The pairing of Vanvleet and Devin Booker could give the Suns one of the better backcourts in the NBA. Although, they need to decide if they want to bring back ...

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has officially declined his $22.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season. This was expected as Vanvleet will now become an unrestricted free agent. He should have a strong free agent market after the season he put together. Vanvleet averaged 19.3 points, 1.8 steals, and a career-high 7.8 assists per game this past season. He has been a reliable contributor over the last four seasons in Toronto. The 29-year-old should be able to get himself a significant...

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, guard Fred VanVleet is "more likely than not to relocate" this offseason. It's a new era in Toronto, with the team parting ways with Nick Nurse and hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic to replace him. As a result, the Raptors could be entering a rebuild and might not be inclined to keep VanVleet, even if he wanted to stay. The 29-year-old has played his entire career in Toronto, averaging 29.7 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 40.2% from deep in 417...

Jovan Buha of the Athletic has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers would like to move point guard D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal. "My read on the situation is that the Lakers would prefer to use D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade, but I'm not sure the market is there," writes Buha. Muha mentions Toronto's Fred VanVleet as a possible target in the deal. Russell looked set to play a big role for the team for the foreseeable future when the Lakers brought him back from Minnesota in ...

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at Toronto's Fred VanVleet as a potential replacement for James Harden, reports NBA insider Brett Siegel. Harden has a $35.64 million player option for next season, but it's widely believed that he will decline it and could see his future away from Philadelphia. VanVleet also has a player option for next season and is expected to opt out of it to become an unrestricted free agent. The 76ers have just hired VanVleet's former coach Nick Nurse and the ...

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is expected to opt out of his player option for next season to seek more money in free agency. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Raptors aren't sure which direction they want to go in terms of re-signing Fred VanVleet, extending Pascal Siakam, or moving VanVleet in a sign-and-trade. The undrafted 29-year-old has spent seven seasons with the Raptors and has turned himself into a high-end starting guard in the league. Other championship-contending ...

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet posted a new career-high for assists in a game while also collecting his first 20-20 game in a blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. On Sunday, the undrafted guard posted 20 points, 20 assists, five rebounds, and three steals on 7-for-17 shooting and just 1-for-8 from three. What he lacked in scoring efficiency, VanVleet made up for with his playmaking and defensive stats. For those in points leagues, if they needed a big game on the last day of a playoff ...

Basketball is a fast-paced game. While the court's dimensions are smaller than baseball and football fields, there is no room to relax because players must exert effort on offense and defense. NBA's Advanced Stats reveal that LaMelo Ball trumps other ballers in the distance covered, averaging 2.77 miles per game. Fred VanVleet is not far behind at 2.76.Therefore, basketball players must be in good condition to render significant minutes. Conversely, injuries are also a dime a dozen because of ...

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet will miss Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He's away from the team for a personal matter, so he won't be available for the second consecutive game. As a result, head coach Nick Nurse will likely continue to give his starting lineup plenty of minutes. At the same time, Jeff Dowtin Jr., who had five points and three assists on Thursday versus the Pelicans, may also see more work from the bench.

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet remains away from the team for personal reasons, which causes his status for their weekend back-to-back to be questionable. He was unable to play in their last game on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans, so it wouldn't be too surprising if he missed at least one more game. Gary Trent Jr. took over the starting role on Thursday and he'd likely move back into that spot again over the weekend if VanVleet can't suit up.