Fansided · Dec 11, 2025
Beloved Rockets veteran is not going anywhere despite surging rumors
Phoenix Suns v Houston Rockets | Logan Riely/GettyImagesAlmost any 2025-26 Houston Rockets trade suggestion involves Fred VanVleet. It's time for everyone to accept that he's not going anywhere, but it seems Bleacher Report hasn't accepted it yet.
They just published a list naming every player's most likely trade candidate. VanVleet was named for the Rockets.
The article should have named someone else.
The Rockets are highly unlikely to move veteran point guard
Firstly, VanVleet has an implied no-trade clause. Convincing the president of the Players' Association to waive a protection that's built into his contract feels like a long shot. It would be a substantial blow to player relations.
