The Houston Rockets received devastating news this week when two-way star point guard Fred VanVleet tore his ACL. The shockwaves of the injury will radiate out to most of the league -- and one in particular will come right up the Oklahoma City Thunder's doorstep when the 2026 NBA Draft rolls around.
When any NBA player suffers a significant injury, it's a sad moment for the entire league. When that player is Fred VanVleet, a beloved player by all who come into contact with him and one of the most intelligent and personable players in the NBA, it's all the more depressing.