The Houston Rockets are taking a measured approach following Fred VanVleet’s devastating ACL injury, which leaves a significant void in the team’s backcourt heading into the new season. With financial and roster constraints, the Rockets are unlikely to make any immediate moves, opting instead to evaluate their young talent over the coming months. “The word out of Houston is that the Rockets will use the next few months to evaluate both recent No. Buried behind VanVleet, Jalen Green, Thompson, Dillon Brooks and Aaron Holiday, Sheppard rarely saw meaningful minutes. Rockets Explore Additional OptionsBeyond Sheppard and Thompson, the Rockets are considering other strategies to compensate for VanVleet’s absence.