Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets "have mutual interest" in an extension, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Both team and player are "motivated"

With Fred VanVleet potentially hitting free agency this offseason, the Rockets could have interest in a new contract.

This, then, is a rather important development when evaluating the Western Conference landscape: League sources tell The Stein Line that Houston and Fred VanVleet have mutual interest in prolonging

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün achieved a long-held goal Thursday when he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. Şengün was announced as one of the Western Conference reserves chosen by NBA head coaches to compete in the 2025 All-Star Game on Feb.

Rockets star Alperen Sengun earned the first NBA All-Star selection of his career, only needing one word to react to the news.

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to surge as well after their slow start along with the Indiana Pacers. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been at the top while teams like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets,