Southwest Notes: VanVleet's Injury Update and NBA Player Recovery

Southwest Notes: VanVleet's Injury Update and NBA Player Recovery

Fred VanVleet's return to the Rockets appears doubtful as he continues to recover from a torn ACL, with head coach Ime Udoka indicating limited on-court activity. General manager Rafael Stone remains optimistic about VanVleet's future contributions to the team. Meanwhile, the Mavericks see Brandon Williams upgraded to questionable for his return after a concussion, while the Spurs benefit from Jordan McLaughlin's steady play, allowing them to ma…

West Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard, Spurs

File photo Rockets The feeling around the Rockets is starting to shift. And not in the way Fred VanVleet was hoping. Per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle, it’s looking increasingly unlikely the veteran guard returns for the playoff push. VanVleet has been out since September with a torn ACL and had recently expressed some optimism about getting back on the floor. But coach Ime Udoka poured a little cold water on that idea. VanVleet is doin…

Southwest Notes: VanVleet, B. Williams, Nembhard, McLaughlin

It seems increasingly unlikely that Fred VanVleet will be able to rejoin the Rockets for their playoff push, Varun Shankar writes for the Houston Chronicle. The veteran point guard, who has been out since September with a torn ACL, expressed hope earlier this month that he’d be able to return this season, but head coach Ime Udoka‘s recent comments made that seem unlikely, Shankar notes. “On-court shooting, cutting, moving, non-contact. That’s pr…