Houston Rockets prepare for Fred VanVleet's return to lineup

Fred VanVleet is anticipated to bolster the Rockets’ lineup as he returns from injury. After Kevin Durant's ankle sprain sidelined him for much of the playoffs, the Rockets’ reliance on him proved challenging. An anonymous scout noted that VanVleet is expected to be a more effective creator than Reed Sheppard. Houston plans to utilize VanVleet's skills to enhance their offensive strategy, particularly with potential contributions in pick-and-roll situations. His return comes at a critical time for the team as they look to improve from previous postseason performances.

• 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — “Getting Fred VanVleet back will be big,” the scout …