The Rockets and veteran guard Fred VanVleet are mutually interested in extending their time together, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports.

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

The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet appear to be aligned on the potential of a long-term future together, with both sides showing mutual interest in an

After three straight seasons toward the bottom of the league standings from 2020-23, the Rockets added Fred VanVleet in the 2023 offseason, and he’s helped jumpstart significant improvement over the past two seasons.

There’s an understanding that the goal is to win by any means necessary, and not get carried away with the highs and the lows. That's maturity.”