Rockets coach Ime Udoka could not provide an exact timetable for Fred VanVleet's return from a right-ankle strain.

The Houston Rockets dropped four of five games last February in their lone extended stretch of the season with Fred VanVleet sidelined. Houston's young core will be similarly tested ahead of the All-Star break beginning Feb. 14

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is considered “week-to-week” with an ankle injury that kept him out of Monday night’s road game against the New York Knicks, portending a longer absence

The Houston Rockets list Alperen Sengun as questionable and rule out Fred VanVleet for their matchup against the New York Knicks.

The Houston Rockets will have to make do without their lead guard for a little while. Fred VanVleet was ruled out on a "week to week" basis by head coach Ime Udoka, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle reported on Monday.