Fred VanVleet Injury Status Update for November 14th, 2026
Fred VanVleet of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Fred was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 3rd game Fred has missed this season.
Fred VanVleet Season Averages
Fred's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 11 games this season, he's averaging 14.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game while playing 30.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.3 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 10.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Fred VanVleet?
When Fred sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Marcus Smart, Reed Sheppard and Jabari Smith Jr. stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Fred has been out this season, Marcus Smart has averaged 17.6 more points per game, 4.1 additional field goal attempts, 16.1 extra minutes and 2.8 more rebounds.
PPG: +17.6 | FGA: +4.1 | MPG: +16.1 | RPG: +2.8
When Fred has been out this season, Reed Sheppard has averaged 11.0 more points per game, 4.3 additional field goal attempts, 11.4 extra minutes, 5.0 more rebounds and 4.9 more assists.
PPG: +11.0 | FGA: +4.3 | MPG: +11.4 | RPG: +5.0 | APG: +4.9
When Fred has been out this season, Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 7.2 more points per game, 3.7 additional field goal attempts and 2.4 more assists.
PPG: +7.2 | FGA: +3.7 | APG: +2.4
Full Injury Report — Fred VanVleet's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Rockets @ Wizards - November 15, 2026 Houston Rockets: Fred VanVleet (Out) Steven Adams (Probable) Marcus Smart (Out) Washington Wizards: Bub Carrington (Questionable) Justin Champagnie (Out) Alex Sarr (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Fred's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.