NBA availability and roster transitions take shape

Fred VanVleet has been cleared for 5-on-5 work ahead of Houston's season, while Tyrese Haliburton's return remains a major Pacers storyline. Atlanta lost rookie Henri Veesaar for the entire 2026-27 season to a torn ACL, and Dallas is balancing Cooper Flagg's development with Kyrie Irving's recovery and uncertain long-term fit.