VanVleet's knee injury makes Houston worse, but the Rockets now have no choice but to let two talented youngsters sink or swim.

The Houston Rockets and their fans were hit with brutal news on Monday, when ESPN's Shams Charania reported that starting point guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL.

Many have speculated that the Rockets could have another big trade up their sleeve as the start of training camp nears. Jed Katz of Sports Illustrated recently suggested that Rockets guard Fred VanVleet could be at risk of being traded.