The Houston Rockets executed one of the boldest offseason moves in recent memory, pulling off a blockbuster deal to land Kevin Durant and immediately vaulting themselves into the contender tier. With a 52–30 record last season and a roster full of young talent, the Rockets were already on the up. However, add KD into the mix, and we have a team that may as well put the rest of the NBA on notice. Which is why the news about Fred VanVleet’s ACL tear, which happened during a workout in the Bahamas, hurts even more.

For a team that lacked depth at point guard to begin with, this was a body blow. The Rockets are already nearing the first luxury tax apron and do not have the space to sign an actual replacement. VanVleet’s absence means the Rockets now have a guard rotation comprised of Aaron Ho

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