Russell Westbrook To The Rescue! (Fred VanVleet Season-Ending Injury)
In today’s video, we break down the devastating news that Houston Rockets star point guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL during an offseason minicamp, potentially sidelining him for the entire 2025-26 NBA season.
With the Rockets’ starting PG out, all eyes are on free agent Russell Westbrook, who is still unsigned and has been linked to a potential reunion with Houston—where he previously played in the 2019-20 season.
We discuss:The full details of VanVleet’s injury and its impact on the young Rockets squad
Westbrook’s 2024-25 stats and why he could be a game-changer despite his recent struggles
Pros and cons of a Westbrook return: Leadership, energy, and fit with stars like Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green
Fan reactions and expert takes on this potential blockbuster move
Could Russ turn the Rockets’ season around? Drop your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed this breakdown, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for daily NBA content, and turn on notifications so you never miss an update
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24 Comments
Thunder repeat 🔁
You are the GM of the Houston Rockets between now and the end of the off-season.
What are you doing after finding out this news?
If Westbrook reunites with Durant to then face OKC in the season opener imma lose it as an OKC fan 😂
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One last chip run… lol
Pat Bev could come and give rockets that winning mentality
They have no money and no valuable picks left, and there left with the guys that they kept that they didn’t want to trade in the first place, the rockets are in a interesting position to say the least rn, more Westbrook or pat Bev territory at this point 😂
reed sheppard realistically won't be much "worse" than a healthy freddy, and at best could really transform this team and the arch of his career with this big step up
Love having you back making videos ! 🔥 I’m a rockets fan and this is Devastating honestly and is worrying because we haven’t extended KD yet
I know he burned out in the 2020 Playoffs, but Rockets Westbrook was fun to watch
Ben Simmons where you at!
Love Fred, and was gutted when I heard about his. He was a stud for us in Toronto, and he along with Dillon Brooks helped add stability to the youth in Houston, and the team took off. I have had that injury myself, but I was 44 at the time…still I believe unfortunately he will be lost for the season.
Shepard's time to shine! Lol
WE NEED THIS RUSS TO HAPPEN
I thought Russell got signed to Houston. I was so excited.😂😂😂
People gunning for Westbrook in Houston hate the Rockets. No way I want that no IQ wrecking ball screwing up my team. Helllllllllllll Noooo.
Fred really should have been traded smfh
Nick Bose too
Devastated for my fave player
Speaking for all of Houston HELL NO. We dont want Westbrook and he doesnt play enough defense to be on a Udoka team. Im not sure where these rumors that we want him are coming from but he wont be a Rocket.
Reed is going to ball out
I think this is reeds blessing tbh
No westbrick sorry we good let shepherd develop
Fred Vanvleet likely out for the season.
(NBA)
Houston Astros get swept by Seattle Mariners most likely will miss the playoffs.
(MLB)
Houston Texans are currently 0-3 and currently have the worst offense in the (NFL)
Houston, We Have A Problem