Raptors free agency: 3 teams who could steal Fred VanVleet away
By Mike Luciano
2. Houston Rockets
The Rockets have more cap space than anyone else, meaning that they can go toe to toe with anyone else if finances are going to be the deciding factor. Even though Nick Nurse is not going to go to Houston, Ime Udoka will assuredly look for culture-setters on his new team.
Kevin Porter Jr. is not guaranteed any featured role on this new-look team, and Jalen Green has been thrown into the rumor mill. Udoka has been known for his defensive excellence, which could make Houston an ideal landing spot for a terrific on-ball stopper like VanVleet.
The Houston Rockets could spend on Fred VanVleet.
VanVleet needs to be able to get a steady diet of 3-point shots in order to be effective offensively, as his finishing at the rim is one of the few below-average aspects of his game. Going to Udoka’s system, which had the Celtics operating at a championship level.
VanVleet already has his championship ring, so he doesn’t need to take less money in order to snatch one more at this point in his career. Houston will give him a fat check and a highlighted role, which might be all he needs at this point in his career.