Fred VanVleet discusses emotional struggles after ACL tear
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet addressed the emotional challenges he faced after tearing his ACL last summer. The injury forced him to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season, disrupting his expectations and aspirations for both himself and the team. Initially, VanVleet believed he could recover within weeks, only to find out he needed surgery. As he prepares for the 2026-27 season, he aims to be fully healthy by training camp.
- •Fred VanVleet underwent ACL surgery after the injury last summer.
- •He missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to the injury.
- •VanVleet initially believed he would recover quickly.
- •He aims to be fully healthy for the 2026-27 training camp.
- •The injury disrupted both personal and team expectations.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Houston's Fred VanVleet opens up on emotional challenges of his ACL tear
"Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet recently opened up about the emotional challenges that came with tearing his ACL last summer.
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