Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets have agreed to maneuver again Friday’s deadline for the group’s possibility on his $44.9 million contract for the 25-26 season to June twenty ninth. Each side may have extra time to contemplate exercising the choice or interact on an extended group contract.
VanVleet, who’s represented by Wealthy Paul, beforehand mentioned that he hopes to stay with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indicated that the Rockets plan on prioritizing continuity this summer time.
The Rockets could possibly be lively on the commerce market main as much as the beginning of free company with this collaboration giving the entrance workplace further flexibility.
VanVleet averaged 14.1 factors, 3.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 35.2 minutes over 60 video games in his second season with the Rockets. Throughout the 2023 offseason, VanVleet signed a three-year, $130 million contract with the Rockets after the group pivoted away from James Harden as an possibility with their cap area.
