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Rockets' point guard Fred VanVleet ranks last in NBA preseason list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Rockets' point guard Fred VanVleet ranks last in NBA preseason list

Summary

The Houston Rockets' point guard Fred VanVleet has been ranked 27th in a list of top NBA point guards by HoopsHype ahead of the 2026-27 season. This ranking comes as a concern for Rockets fans, especially since VanVleet is recovering from an ACL tear. In his two seasons with Houston, he averages 15.9 points, 6.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals over 133 games. Neither Marcus Smart nor Reed Sheppard made the list, with Sheppard's position change to shooting guard likely influencing his absence. The Rockets are hopeful that their point guard situation will improve this season compared to last year's injury struggles.

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Status Watch

•Rockets' point guard Fred VanVleet ranked last among top 27 by HoopsHype.
•VanVleet is recovering from an ACL tear after two seasons in Houston.
•Neither Marcus Smart nor Reed Sheppard appeared on the ranking list.
•Sheppard's reclassification to shooting guard may explain his omission.
•Rockets aim to resolve past injury issues at the point guard position.

Latest Updates

2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets' point guard play ranked among league's worst ahead of 2026-27

What they're saying

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Although the Houston Rockets added depth at point guard this summer, Fred VanVleet's production value is unknown following an ACL tear.
— Yahoo Sports

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