[The Score] - Report: Rockets push back deadline on VanVleet option
The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet are pushing Friday's deadline date on his $44.9-million team option for next season to June 29, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.Moving the deadline gives both sides additional time to navigate exercising the option versus completing a long-term deal, Charania adds.The Rockets were eliminated from the postseason Sunday, falling to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the first round. VanVleet averaged 18.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while shoo