Fred VanVleet IS BACK! 🚀 Rockets vs. Mavericks Live Reaction

Dave Hardisty and BenDubose host the ClutchFans Live Postgame Reaction Show following the Houston Rockets’ preseason matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in China, marking the start of Houston’s 2026-27 NBA preseason. The game featured a major storyline for Rockets fans: Fred VanVleet’s return to the court after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. We break down the Rockets’ preseason debut, including how Kevin Durant and Houston’s young core are coming together ahead of the new season. VanVleet’s return adds an important dimension to the Rockets’ backcourt, while Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Şengün, Tari Eason and second-year guard Reed Sheppard remain key pieces of Houston’s championship ambitions. On the Dallas side, Kyrie Irving was unavailable, but rookie sensation Cooper Flagg made an impression with his performance. We discuss Flagg’s potential, the Mavericks matchup, and what Houston’s first preseason outing reveals about the team’s strengths, chemistry and areas for improvement. Join ClutchFans for live Houston Rockets postgame reaction, NBA analysis and fan discussion as we look ahead to the 2026-27 season. 🔴 **Topics include:**\ • Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks preseason reaction\ • Fred VanVleet’s return from a torn ACL\ • Kevin Durant and the Rockets’ championship aspirations\ • Amen Thompson’s development and impact\ • Jabari Smith Jr.’s role in Houston’s rotation\ • Alperen Şengün’s playmaking and interior presence\ • Reed Sheppard’s second-year progress\ • Cooper Flagg’s impressive performance for Dallas\ • Rockets team chemistry and 2026-27 season outlook 👍 Like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more Houston Rockets news, preseason reactions, postgame analysis and ClutchFans coverage throughout the NBA season! \#HoustonRockets #ClutchFans #KevinDurant #FredVanVleet #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #ReedSheppard #AlperenSengun #CooperFlagg #RocketsPostgame #RocketsVsMavericks #NBA2026