Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam were deeply frustrated with Raptors’ young players
Sources have described a team where the veterans — VanVleet and Siakam especially — were deeply frustrated with the younger players on the roster and VanVleet let them know about it, something the younger set didn’t appreciate at all. Nurse wasn’t able to bridge the divide as key players kept getting hurt and open three after open three drew only iron.
Source: Michael Grange @ SportsNet
Source: Michael Grange @ SportsNet
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green working out for the first time as Rockets teammates 💪🚀
(via mrdoitmoving/IG) pic.twitter.com/WDLxrmzRWy – 6:34 PM
Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green working out for the first time as Rockets teammates 💪🚀
(via mrdoitmoving/IG) pic.twitter.com/WDLxrmzRWy – 6:34 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant rank as worst NBA free-agent deals; Fred VanVleet, Austin Reaves among the best
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie… – 9:31 AM
Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant rank as worst NBA free-agent deals; Fred VanVleet, Austin Reaves among the best
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie… – 9:31 AM
Tim Chisholm @timpchisholm
Regardless of how or why it happened, it’s a very bad look to lose another asset for nothing. After reportedly overvaluing their assets at the deadline, misreading the FVV situation, and now this, confidence is shaky about how this club reads the market lately. – 1:44 PM
Regardless of how or why it happened, it’s a very bad look to lose another asset for nothing. After reportedly overvaluing their assets at the deadline, misreading the FVV situation, and now this, confidence is shaky about how this club reads the market lately. – 1:44 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
How much will Fred VanVleet help Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr.?
@JustinVerrier and @MichaelVPina talk about how FVV’s max deal affects the Rockets.
youtu.be/1XX_7EeePLQ – 11:58 AM
How much will Fred VanVleet help Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr.?
@JustinVerrier and @MichaelVPina talk about how FVV’s max deal affects the Rockets.
youtu.be/1XX_7EeePLQ – 11:58 AM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Need a phone setting for “alert me if there’s a Dame trade but stay silent if Drake talks crap to Fred VanVleet.” – 10:28 AM
Need a phone setting for “alert me if there’s a Dame trade but stay silent if Drake talks crap to Fred VanVleet.” – 10:28 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
With Fred VanVleet leaving the Toronto Raptors for the Houston Rockets, Drake jumped in his Instagram comments 😂 pic.twitter.com/z4M7xIQC1D – 6:19 PM
With Fred VanVleet leaving the Toronto Raptors for the Houston Rockets, Drake jumped in his Instagram comments 😂 pic.twitter.com/z4M7xIQC1D – 6:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Fred VanVleet, on the Instathingamabob:
“We built things together that can never be broken, and accomplished things that will stand forever … To the city, franchise and country that watched me grow every step of the way, THANK YOU” – 2:50 PM
Fred VanVleet, on the Instathingamabob:
“We built things together that can never be broken, and accomplished things that will stand forever … To the city, franchise and country that watched me grow every step of the way, THANK YOU” – 2:50 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet, via IG: “I am forever indebted to the franchise that gave me a shot when no one else would. We built things together that can never be broken and accomplished things that will stand forever… To the city, franchise and country that watched me grow… THANK YOU.” pic.twitter.com/nd8yAIecmm – 2:35 PM
Fred VanVleet, via IG: “I am forever indebted to the franchise that gave me a shot when no one else would. We built things together that can never be broken and accomplished things that will stand forever… To the city, franchise and country that watched me grow… THANK YOU.” pic.twitter.com/nd8yAIecmm – 2:35 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks as the Rockets’ two veteran voices is the ultimate “devil on one shoulder, angel on the other” setup. AK – 2:14 PM
Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks as the Rockets’ two veteran voices is the ultimate “devil on one shoulder, angel on the other” setup. AK – 2:14 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re live on @RocketsWatch talking about yesterday’s events — Fred VanVleet, the Dillon Brooks contract, the dumping of assets and the Brook Lopez pivot — and what’s to come for the #Rockets. playback.tv/rocketswatch?s… – 1:30 PM
We’re live on @RocketsWatch talking about yesterday’s events — Fred VanVleet, the Dillon Brooks contract, the dumping of assets and the Brook Lopez pivot — and what’s to come for the #Rockets. playback.tv/rocketswatch?s… – 1:30 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Undrafted to All Star.
Leader. Mentor. Role Model.
And most importantly: CHAMPION.
@FredVanVleet’s story should be an inspiration to all; 1 of the greatest in pro sports history.
Always humble & classy…Congrats to 1 of the Top 10 greatest #Raptors of all-time.
#BetOnYourself pic.twitter.com/5K77748vUt – 11:56 AM
Undrafted to All Star.
Leader. Mentor. Role Model.
And most importantly: CHAMPION.
@FredVanVleet’s story should be an inspiration to all; 1 of the greatest in pro sports history.
Always humble & classy…Congrats to 1 of the Top 10 greatest #Raptors of all-time.
#BetOnYourself pic.twitter.com/5K77748vUt – 11:56 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
RT @StarSports: Raptors mailbag: The Nick Nurse-Canada Basketball breakup and appreciating the talent of Fred VanVleet https://t.co/LJjGYsB… – 6:14 AM
RT @StarSports: Raptors mailbag: The Nick Nurse-Canada Basketball breakup and appreciating the talent of Fred VanVleet https://t.co/LJjGYsB… – 6:14 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
So far in #NBAFreeAgency…
Best deal: Fred VanVleet to Rockets
Most value for money: Kyle Kuzma to Wizards
Most spectacular: Tyrese Haliburton max extension
Most intriguing: Bruce Brown to Pacers
Most under the radar: Dennis Schroder to Raptors pic.twitter.com/g1qpSVyFIR – 6:00 AM
So far in #NBAFreeAgency…
Best deal: Fred VanVleet to Rockets
Most value for money: Kyle Kuzma to Wizards
Most spectacular: Tyrese Haliburton max extension
Most intriguing: Bruce Brown to Pacers
Most under the radar: Dennis Schroder to Raptors pic.twitter.com/g1qpSVyFIR – 6:00 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The 2023-24 Houston Rockets depth chart
1: VanVleet, Porter jr, Hudgins
2: Green, Thompson
3: Brooks, Whitmore
4: Smith jr, Eason
5: Sengun, Landale
Leadership (VanVleet) and ambitious (young core) in the mix. The #Rockets will be a problem under Ime Udoka’s guidance. – 5:02 AM
The 2023-24 Houston Rockets depth chart
1: VanVleet, Porter jr, Hudgins
2: Green, Thompson
3: Brooks, Whitmore
4: Smith jr, Eason
5: Sengun, Landale
Leadership (VanVleet) and ambitious (young core) in the mix. The #Rockets will be a problem under Ime Udoka’s guidance. – 5:02 AM
More on this storyline
There is persistent speculation that Pascal Siakam — the team’s leading scorer, second-most prolific playmaker and ultimate home-grown success story — could be traded before the regular season starts and perhaps much sooner as the NBA’s transaction market simmers. -via SportsNet / July 5, 2023
League sources who spoke with HoopsHype said multiple teams who attempted to trade for Pascal Siakam were dissuaded from giving up a treasure chest of assets for the two-time All-Star in the final year of his contract since he was unwilling to discuss an extension elsewhere as Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes mentioned. -via HoopsHype / June 29, 2023
Clutch Points: Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green getting in work together for the first time as Houston Rockets teammates 💪🚀 (via mrdoitmoving/IG) pic.twitter.com/kUats2iHjL -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 4, 2023
Drake: My look alike…the love is forever thank you for your character and your contributions over the years the city will never forget!!! Good luck with everything on the Guangdong Dragons……..I mean the Rockets -via Instagram / July 3, 2023
ClutchPoints: “Good luck with everything on the Guangdong Dragons…….. I mean the Rockets” — Drake trolling Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets underneath VanVleet’s goodbye message to Toronto 😂😭 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 2, 2023