Rockets, Fred VanVleet push back team option deadline for 2025-26 season to June 29

Shams Charania: The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline date to June 29 on his $44.9 million team option for 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN. This gives both sides additional time to navigate exercising the option versus completing a longer term deal.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Marc Stein@TheSteinLineThe Rockets are in discussions to move the decision date on Fred VanVleet’s player option to the end of Jun