Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has missed 15 of the past 16 games due to right ankle issues, but coach Ime Udoka expects him back soon, according to Sam Warren of The Houston Chronicle. Udoka told reporters that VanVleet should be able to return on Monday against Orlando or Wednesday against Phoenix. He sat out 11 games with an ankle strain, then aggravated it when he stepped on … [Read more...] about Fred VanVleet Nearing A Comeback From Ankle Injuries
Rockets’ Thompson Injures Ankle, Will Undergo MRI
Rockets wing Amen Thompson, who turned his left ankle during the fourth quarter of the team’s blowout win over New Orleans on Saturday, will undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the injury, a source tells Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). The injury occurred as Thompson drove into the lane and attempted a pull-up jumper. His left foot came down on Pelicans center … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Thompson Injures Ankle, Will Undergo MRI
Contract Details: Two-Ways, Springer, Champagnie, Miller, Spencer, More
A flurry of two-way signings occurred prior to Tuesday’s deadline and many of those players who received two-way contracts in the week leading up to March 4 agreed to two-year deals. Hoops Rumors has confirmed that Patrick Baldwin and Seth Lundy of the Clippers, Pete Nance and Jamaree Bouyea of the Bucks, Lester Quinones of the Pelicans, David Roddy of the Rockets, Miles Norris … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Two-Ways, Springer, Champagnie, Miller, Spencer, More
VanVleet Out Monday After Aggravating Ankle; Five Others Questionable
Saturday’s loss to Sacramento marked Fred VanVleet‘s first game back with the Rockets following a month-long absence due to a right ankle strain. Unfortunately, he aggravated the ankle on the first play of the game when he stepped on a referee’s foot, according to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. The veteran guard stayed in the game and wound up playing 35 minutes, but … [Read more...] about VanVleet Out Monday After Aggravating Ankle; Five Others Questionable
Whitmore, Sheppard Shine In Rare Opportunity; Green Improving Playmaking Skills
Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard were both outstanding on Monday at Oklahoma City as the Rockets were missing five rotation players, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Whitmore had 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks, while Sheppard contributed 25 points and five assists. Both players have been on the fringe of Houston’s rotation lately and were happy … [Read more...] about Whitmore, Sheppard Shine In Rare Opportunity; Green Improving Playmaking Skills