With Fred VanVleet potentially hitting free agency this offseason, the Rockets could have interest in a new contract.

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

The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet appear to be aligned on the potential of a long-term future together, with both sides showing mutual interest in an

Knicks star Jalen Brunson (42 points, 10 assists) took over late against the Rockets, who could be without their own point guard for weeks.

The Houston Rockets (32-16) have claimed some of their biggest wins this season on the road against Eastern Conference playoff teams and will try to do it again against the New York Knicks (32-17) on Monday at Madison Square Garden.