VanVleet anchors the Rockets’ backcourt with experience and playmaking, balancing Smith’s spacing and Thompson’s speed. His leadership and scoring pressure help stabilize the offense as Houston tests varied lineups in training camp.

VanVleet joins a roster with Durant and a young core, likely handling primary point guard duties while sharing ball-handling tasks with Durant. His playmaking should synergize with Durant’s scoring and Sengun’s creativity to lift the Rockets’ offense.

VanVleet trains with Owens in one-on-one and group settings, sharpening reaction time, core strength and footwork to translate into quicker drives, tighter defense and improved late‐game decision making.

VanVleet anchors Houston’s backcourt with steady assists and scoring. A down shooting year previously dampened expectations, but in this environment he can deliver reliable counting stats with room to grow if he recaptures efficiency and the team orchestrates a steady usage plan.

VanVleet remains a pivotal playmaker in Houston, bringing veteran leadership and late-game clutch. His usage may shift, but his assist and scoring upside remains a core fantasy driver, especially with improved spacing around Durant and Durant-anchored offense.