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Finney-Smith Out for Season Opener; VanVleet Injured

10/2/2025

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Dorian Finney-Smith is unlikely to play the October 21 opener vs. Oklahoma City.
Ime Udoka says Finney-Smith is cleared for limited activities but not contact.
Finney-Smith signed a four-year, $53 million contract with the Rockets, opening minutes for Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, Jae'Sean Tate, and Josh Okogie.
Fred VanVleet out indefinitely with torn anterior cruciate ligament.

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Dorian Finney-Smith is unlikely to play the October 21 opener vs. Oklahoma City.
Ime Udoka says Finney-Smith is cleared for limited activities but not contact.
Finney-Smith signed a four-year, $53 million contract with the Rockets, opening minutes for Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, Jae'Sean Tate, and Josh Okogie.
Fred VanVleet out indefinitely with torn anterior cruciate ligament.