Fred VanVleet Returns in Preseason Win Over Dallas Mavericks

Fred VanVleet made a triumphant return to the lineup as the Houston Rockets secured a 135-117 preseason victory over the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Macao Games. VanVleet helped steer the offense alongside Alperen Sengun, who posted a triple-double in just 22 minutes. The Rockets will conclude their preseason schedule on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder before opening the regular season on October 21 against these same Mavericks.