Is Houston’s season in jeopardy with Fred VanVleet ACL injury?
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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Houston Rockets’ outlook after Fred VanVleet’s devastating ACL injury and reveal just how big a blow it is to Houston’s contender status. Can Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard fill that void or does losing VanVleet put the brakes on their title chase, even with KD on the team? Plus, Dan shares insights from Knicks Media Day with fresh details on Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns.
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(2:35) The Big Number: Fred VanVleet’s injury
(15:37) Little Numbers: Amen Thompson Net Rating
(22:08) Little Numbers: Reed Sheppard 3PT shooting
(26:30) Little Numbers: Rockets $1,255,588 under first apron
(32:07) Little Numbers: Rockets future first round picks
(39:11) New York Knicks media day recap
Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 26, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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