Hoops Rumors

Fred VanVleet is poised to make his second comeback this month. The Rockets point guard is listed as probable to play against the Suns on Wednesday, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter links). He fully participated in what coach Ime Udoka described as a light practice on Tuesday. VanVleeet has missed 16 of the last 17 games due to a right ankle … [Read more...] about Rockets’ VanVleet Set To Return On Wednesday

Jae’Sean Tate only played the final 2:27 of the Rockets‘ win over Orlando on Monday, but it was a big night for the veteran forward. As Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets, Tate earned a $500K bonus as a result of Houston’s victory. Tate’s contract includes language that assures him of that bonus if the Rockets win at least 40 regular season games, and Monday’s win was their 40th of the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Tate, Spencer, Morant, Mavs, Zion

Rockets second-year forward Amen Thompson is expected to be sidelined for 10-to-14 days due to a left ankle sprain, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. An MRI showed no structural damage, so Thompson will rehab and receive treatment for swelling in the ankle with the hope of returning sometime this month. It’s relatively good news for Houston, as a major sprain would have sidelined … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Amen Thompson Out At Least 10 Days

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