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Rockets fans can still cling to this lifeline despite VanVleet's injury blow

Unfortunately for the Houston Rockets and their passionate fans, they’re probably going to be without former Raptors standout and current veteran point guard Fred VanVleet for the whole 2025-26 season. He tore his ACL during offseason training, which is a tough blow considering the season start is just around the corner.

Now, I think in the grand scheme of sports injuries, when you hear "sprained" or "bruised," maybe there's a little more of a silver lining. But whenever it's broken, fractured, or torn, it tends to be harder for fans to hold onto their faith after hearing such serious labels.