Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets have agreed to maneuver again Friday’s deadline for the staff’s choice 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 have interaction on an extended staff contract.
VanVleet, who’s represented by Wealthy Paul, beforehand stated that he hopes to stay with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indicated that the Rockets plan on prioritizing continuity this summer time.
The Rockets might be energetic on the commerce market main as much as the beginning of free company with this collaboration giving the entrance workplace additional 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. Through the 2023 offseason, VanVleet signed a three-year, $130 million contract with the Rockets after the staff pivoted away from James Harden as an choice with their cap area.
