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Fred VanVleet injury recovery status

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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has made significant progress in his recovery from a torn right ACL and meniscus injury sustained approximately one year ago. Initially, head coach Ime Udoka reported that VanVleet was in the final stages of rehabilitation in San Diego, incorporating contact drills and back-to-back sessions. Following this, VanVleet confirmed during the team’s media day that he has progressed to five-on-five drills for several weeks and is preparing for training camp. While VanVleet noted his knee feels different than it did prior to the injury, he expressed confidence in his strength. VanVleet has since been cleared for full team practices. Regarding his physical condition, he stated, “I feel really strong and confident on the court.” Teammate Reed Sheppard also noted that VanVleet’s performance in recent drills has looked impressive. Coach Udoka stated that the guard is “fully cleared,” though the team intends to manage his workload carefully at the start of the season, potentially avoiding back-to-back ~~games.~~ games to prevent further injury. Udoka expressed high ambitions for the squad, stating he wants the team to “make some real noise” this season.

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