Fred VanVleet is back in the lineup, and when he plays, Houston (41-25) is consistently getting more steals while committing ...

After weeks of ankle issues, veteran guard Fred VanVleet is back in Houston’s starting lineup. The Rockets struggled offensively in his absence.

When Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet rolled his ankle during a Feb. 1 game against the Brooklyn Nets, he knew even before he limped off the court that it wasn’t a minor injury.

According to Houston Chronicle reporter Sam Warren, the Rockets could look to get VanVleet back sometime within the next few games. #Rockets HC Ime Udoka said Fred Van Vleet's ankle injury isn't ...