Rockets plan VanVleet back-to-back rests

Rockets coach Ime Udoka says Fred VanVleet will have no set minutes restriction as he returns from a torn ACL, but Houston plans to manage his workload in back-to-back sets, potentially sitting him for one of the games. Marcus Smart is expected to start at point guard when VanVleet is out. Steven Adams will also be managed in back-to-back situations, while Udoka plans to use a deep rotation that includes Reed Sheppard. Reports differ on whether VanVleet is certain to miss back-to-backs or whether the team will decide as needed, but all describe a cautious workload plan for the returning players.