Rockets, Fred VanVleet reportedly agree to push back team option deadline: 'This is where I want to be'

NBA: Rockets, Fred VanVleet extend deal deadline

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his  NBA contract, ESPN reported Wednesday. The two sides now have until June 29 to decide whether to exercise the 2025-26 option or perhaps negotiate a longer-term deal, per the report. VanVleet, 31, has played the past two seasons in Houston following seven seasons in Toronto, where he captured an NBA title in 2018-19 and made th…

Rockets, Fred VanVleet reportedly agree to push back team option deadline: 'This is where I want to be'

VanVleet's contract includes a $44.9 million team option for 2025-26

Report: Rockets, Fred VanVleet extend deal deadline

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday's deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Fred VanVleet, Rockets agree to push back deadline

Mar 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets are pushing back a contract deadline as they hope to work something out. The Rockets can exercise an option to keep VanVleet with the team for $44.9 million next season. The original deadline for the team to make its decisio…

Fred VanVleet, Rockets Postpone $44.9M Team Option Deadline To June 29

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets have agreed to move back Friday's deadline for the team's option on his $44.9 million contract for the 25-26 season to June 29th. Both sides will have additional time to consider exercising the option or engage on a longer team contract. VanVleet, who is represented by Rich Paul, previously said that he hopes to remain with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indicated that the Rockets plan on prioritizing continu…

Rockets, Fred VanVleet push back team option deadline for 2025-26 season to June 29

Shams Charania: The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline date to June 29 on his $44.9 million team option for 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN. This gives both sides additional time to navigate exercising the option versus completing a longer term deal.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marc Stein @TheSteinLine The Rockets are in discussions to move the decision date on Fred VanVlee…