Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is picking up his $25 million option for the 2026-27. VanVleet missed all of last season due to a torn ACL in his right knee. He's expected to be healthy for the start of next season.

The veteran point guard opted out last season to add more years to his deal, while lower his cap hit for last season. There was some thought VanVleet might take a similar path this offseason, but he chose to opt in.

In his two healthy seasons with Rockets, VanVleet has averaged 15.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game.