Houston will try to break its five-game road skid when the Rockets take on Utah. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the teams.

Fred VanVleet (right ankle strain) still needs more recovery time before returning to game action for the Rockets, head coach ...

Houston will have to decide whether or not to keep VanVleet with other players potentially available as a replacement.

VanVleet missed the final seven games prior to the All-Star break and will be absent for an eighth consecutive after being ruled out for Friday. The team is hopeful for him to return on the tail end ...