Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet Push Back Contract Option Deadline
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The Houston Rockets and their guard Fred VanVleet have agreed to extend the deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his contract, now set for June 29, 2025. This move provides both parties additional time to consider exercising the option for the 2025-26 season or to negotiate a longer-term agreement. VanVleet, who joined the Rockets after seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors, has been a key player, helping the team end a four-year playoff drought.
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The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet have extended the deadline for his $44.9 million team option to June 29, 2025.
This extension allows more time to decide on the 2025-26 option or negotiate a longer-term deal.
Fred VanVleet has played the past two seasons with the Rockets after seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors.
VanVleet contributed significantly to the Rockets, averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game this season.
He helped the Rockets end a four-year playoff drought.
