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The Houston Rockets are preparing for the 2023-24 season. Houston has been rebuilding over the past few years, but they are on the verge of becoming a fringe contender. Although Houston did not land James Harden this offseason (not yet, anyway), the Rockets still made a number of impactful moves in NBA free agency. Today, […]

Former Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet knows a thing or two about trying to stop LeBron James in the playoffs…and failing. On a recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast, the current Houston Rockets man was asked if he felt defenseless going up against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs during his Raptors days […]

The Houston Rockets have been very busy this offseason, including the 2023 NBA Draft, where they took Amen Thompson at No. 4 overall and landed Cam Whitmore at No. 20. A week later, the Rockets brought out the brinks truck in NBA free agency. Houston cashed out immediately when the market opened and signed point […]

One of the last few remnants of the Toronto Raptors’ championship roster has left the team. Fred VanVleet, the star point guard of Toronto, decided to sign a lucrative new contract with the Houston Rockets. After his departure, rumors of his and Pascal Siakam’s displeasure with the younger players of Toronto started to surface. In […]

The Toronto Raptors lost one of their heart and soul members of the team this offseason when Fred VanVleet signed with the Houston Rockets in NBA free agency. VanVleet was one of the Raptors’ top success stories of the past couple of seasons. Undrafted out of Wichita State, VanVleet became a fan favorite and leader […]

Fred VanVleet has routinely bet on himself throughout his NBA career. As the former undrafted guard embarks on his next basketball chapter with the Houston Rockets, it’s hardly surprising he’s not running from the pressure inevitably associated with the lavish contract he signed in free agency. “It’s definitely more pressure. It’s a lot of pressure,” […]

The Houston Rockets made two of the biggest free agent signings this offseason, bringing in star guard Fred VanVleet and renowned defender Dillon Brooks in their effort to reach the playoffs as soon as possible. Moves that generated plenty of buzz for the dollar amount as much as their names, the Rockets clearly put their […]

At this point in 2023 NBA free agency as Vegas Summer League is set to begin, all the big-name free agents have already agreed to new deals. Draymond Green is back with the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving is returning to the Dallas Mavericks, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are both running it back with […]

Jakob Poeltl agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors in NBA Free Agency, inking a four-year, $80 million contract to stay in Toronto. However, Fred VanVleet left Toronto and agreed to a three-year, $130 million deal with the Houston Rockets. Poeltl commented on VanVleet’s departure and revealed how he feels about it after re-signing with […]

Point guard is the Toronto Raptors’ biggest need after losing Fred VanVleet in 2023 NBA free agency. The Raptors signed Dennis Schroder to play the position, but he’s hardly a replacement for the 2022 All-Star. In its attempt to make up for the loss of Fred VanVleet, Toronto reportedly expressed interest in the best restricted […]

In a matter of hours after NBA free agency opened, the Houston Rockets gave Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks a combined $210 million. These moves were designed to change the culture of the franchise and make the team better on the court. The only thing that should worry Rockets fans is that Brooks and VanVleet […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of an implosion with Nick Nurse leaving for the Philadelphia 76ers and Fred VanVleet joining the Houston Rockets in free agency. Pascal Siakam has heard his name creep up in trade rumors. But as the Raptors look to re-tool their roster, it now appears that VanVleet and Siakam […]

One could argue that Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time. As a matter of fact, in terms of career earnings, the 47-year-old stands out as the most profitable golfers in the history of the sport. Well, in case you were wondering, Woods’ $157.3 million career earnings (per Spotrac), is actually almost the […]

Jersey swaps and teammate graphics on editing software are the first things that NBA fans see whenever a trade or signing pushes through in NBA Free Agency. Seeing Houston Rockets stars Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet working out together in the heat of the summer has got to be a treat for most of their […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the biggest losers at the start of 2023 NBA free agency. Fred VanVleet left the Raptors for a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Toronto failed to adequately replace the point guard, leaving a glaring need at the position. The Raptors have the rest of the offseason […]

Looking to immediately improve their roster around All-Star point guard Trae Young this NBA offseason, the Atlanta Hawks are fixated on Toronto Raptors star big man Pascal Siakam, league sources told ClutchPoints. Siakam, who is entering the final year of his contract this summer, has expressed his interest to re-sign with the Raptors and remain […]

You just never know what will happen during the NBA offseason, but one constant every summer is the madness that comes with NBA free agency. Over $1 billion was spent within the first couple hours of the free agency period this year and quite a few big names signed new, long-term deals to remains with […]

In a rather surprising gesture, Toronto Raptors rising star Scottie Barnes appears to have unfollowed Fred VanVleet on Instagram. It comes after FVV decided to leave Toronto to join the Houston Rockets. VanVleet made one of the biggest moves of free agency when he signed a three-year, $130 million contract with the Rockets. The Raptors […]

Drake has nothing but love and respect for Fred VanVleet, though the rapper couldn’t help but take a lighthearted jab at the former Toronto Raptors guard after his move to the Houston Rockets. On Sunday, VanVleet took to Instagram to send his farewell to the Raptors, sharing his appreciation for the franchise and his time […]

The three-year, max-level contract offered to Fred VanVleet by the Houston Rockets simply proved too lavish to pass up. As the seven-year veteran leaves the only franchise he’s ever known, though, VanVleet continues holding the Toronto Raptors and city itself in extremely high regard. VanVleet posted a farewell to his former team and its fans […]

Fred VanVleet bet on himself again. And this time, he is cashing in. VanVleet signed a whopping three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets in NBA free agency. The former Toronto Raptors guard’s story is truly remarkable. He went from being undrafted to now becoming one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. He […]

As the clock struck 6:00 p.m. ET. on June 30, every team in the Association began to scramble to put their deals together at the start of NBA free agency. Well, this is true for some teams that actually followed the rules, as other seemed to have their deals lined up right as the free […]

The Houston Rockets made the biggest splash on the first day of NBA free agency, landing point guard Fred VanVleet from the Toronto Raptors. It immediately caught the eyes of everyone on the NBA landscape, including Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojarowski, Fred Van Vleet and the Rockets agreed to […]

Fred VanVleet just got the bag. This comes in the form of a massive three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. For their part, the Toronto Raptors did what they can to keep FVV, but in the end, the Rockets’ gargantuan offer just proved too much for Toronto’s liking. NBA Twitter was absolutely on […]

The Toronto Raptors and Gary Trent Jr. are said to be close to completing an extension that has been described as “lucrative,” according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Toronto lost Fred VanVleet in free agency, as he signed a massive three-year deal worth $130 million with the Houston Rockets. With that, the Raptors quickly […]

The Toronto Raptors lost Fred VanVleet on Friday to the Houston Rockets but managed to quickly replace him in NBA free agency. Per Woj, Masai Ujiri has signed former Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder to a two-year, $26 million deal to be the team’s next starting point guard. While Schroder isn’t VanVleet in terms […]

One of the best point guards in the 2023 free agency class has found a new home. Fred VanVleet is headed to the Houston Rockets after agreeing to a 3-year, $130 million deal in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The former Toronto Raptors star was expected to be the most coveted guard in […]

The Toronto Raptors are set to meet with unrestricted free agent Fred VanVleet in Los Angeles at 3PM PT, according to Sportsnet insider Michael Grange, in what will be “his first official contact” of free agency. VanVleet has been a hot name among the 2023 free agent class, with the Houston Rockets said desire the […]

NBA free agency officially starts on Saturday, July 6, but teams, agents, and players can start negotiating contracts and agreeing to deals — which Woj, Shams, and Windhorst will break — at 6 pm ET on Friday, June 30. As the Los Angeles Lakers enter what could be their “Last Dance” with LeBron James and […]

Wednesday, it was reported by Kelly Iko of The Athletic that the Houston Rockets, who have oft been tabbed as a rumored destination for James Harden during this summer’s free agency period, are now likely out of the running for the superstar guard. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James,” Iko […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly out of the running for James Harden in free agency, but it is now expected by the league that the Rockets will land two key players when free agency opens on Friday. “It would be a legitimate leaguewide surprise now if Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks don’t strike verbal agreements […]

The Toronto Raptors seem to be bent on keeping Fred VanVleet around for next season. The star point guard is one of the most coveted names in the market, and plenty of teams are lining up to sign VanVleet. One of the Raptors’ biggest competitors for VanVleet’s services are the Houston Rockets. After initially reporting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a point guard, whether it be through free agency or via the trade market. While Fred VanVleet is one of the better potential guards set for free agency this offseason, there is also a possibility that a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Raptors could materialize. ESPN put […]

There are few more controversial figures in the NBA than the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving. Right now, Irving is making headlines again. The good news is that there’s no scandal this time around. The bad news for Mavs fans is that they are now in danger of losing Irving in NBA free agency. Another star […]

The Orlando Magic have made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two talented rookies to join their promising young core. With Anthony Black and Jett Howard bolstering their ranks, the Magic aim to return to the playoffs and reignite their pursuit of success. However, to maximize their potential and accelerate their growth, […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ new era begins after taking Victor Wembanyama with the 1st overall pick in the draft. Wembanyama has the tools and talent to be a generational player. The 19-year-old from France stands at 7-foot-5 and is exceptionally skilled. This season in France, Wembanyama averaged 21.6 points per game, 10.4 rebounds, and three […]

Rumors are that the Houston Rockets will be in play for several big name players in NBA free agency, including guys like Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez and Dillon Brooks. In order to create more financial flexibility to meet their free agency wants, the Rockets are considering a trade of KJ Martin, reports Yahoo Sports’ Jake […]

The Toronto Raptors have plenty of questions to answer this offseason, and most of them revolve around impending free agents Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl. The Raptors are reportedly in a conundrum when it comes to signing them, according to Marc Stein. Re-signing Fred VanVleet would make it harder to afford the luxury-tax ramifications of […]

James Harden’s links to the Houston Rockets in what would be a sensational reunion seem to have died down a bit of late. Harden seems intent on remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers — at the right price, of course — while for their part, the Rockets might also be looking elsewhere in terms of their […]