Rockets' Kevin Durant: Nets 31 points with three blocks
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Durant compiled 31 points (11-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two turnovers in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 139-121 victory over the Raptors.
Durant has been cruising along with top-40 value to open the year behind averages of 27.5 points per game on 52.2 percent shooting to go with 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.5 turnovers per contest. He's one of the most efficient scorers ever to do it and is showing no signs of slowing down in his age-37 season.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Goes for 37 in loss to Detroit
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Durant finished with 37 points (9-18 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 16-18 FT), three rebounds, an assist, three steals and a block across 28 minutes in Friday's 115-111 loss to the Pistons.
Durant delivered 23 points in the Opening Night loss to the Thunder, and even though this 37-point outburst didn't prevent the Rockets from remaining winless, it was strong proof of what Durant can bring to the table for Houston. The veteran forward should continue to operate as the Rockets' go-to option offensively, even ahead of Alperen Sengun, based on what he's shown in his first outings of the campaign.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Notches 23 points in loss
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Durant recorded 23 points (9-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 47 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime loss to Oklahoma City.
Durant, who just recently signed a two-year, $90 million extension, had a solid start to his Houston career. His usage rate of 20.7 percent was the fourth highest on the team, and both Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun logged more shot attempts from the field in what was a very-balanced attack from Houston. Even at age 37, Durant still looks to have a ton of gas left in the tank.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Starting against Thunder
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Durant (rest) will start at shooting guard against the Thunder on Tuesday, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
After resting in the preseason finale Thursday, Durant will be in the Opening Night lineup with no restrictions. He'll be starting in a jumbo lineup featuring Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. Durant will likely get plenty of playmaking duties on top of his responsibility as the No. 1 option on offense.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Inks extension with Houston
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The Rockets signed Durant to a two-year, $90 million extension Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Signs had been pointing toward Durant and the Rockets agreeing to an extension, and on Sunday the two sides finalized a two-year deal that reportedly includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. The veteran forward was acquired from the Suns in June in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and six draft picks. While Durant's final season in Phoenix was a disappointment from a team standpoint, the future Hall of Famer still delivered strong production, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43 percent from deep across 62 regular-season games.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Out for preseason finale
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Durant will rest during Thursday's preseason finale against the Hawks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
There's no concern regarding the health of Durant. The superstar forward will set his sights toward Opening Night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Looks sharp in preseason win
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Durant logged 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason win over the Jazz.
After getting the night off against the Hawks on Monday for rest, Durant looked to be in mid-season form Wednesday, with the Rockets likely giving people a preview of their lineup ahead of Opening Night. Durant, who just recently turned 37, still looks as smooth as ever as he makes his case to Houston for a contract extension.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Will debut Wednesday
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Durant (rest) will debut for the Rockets during Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
After getting the night off against the Hawks on Monday, Durant will get his first taste of action in a Houston uniform Wednesday. Presumably, most of Houston's key players will see reduced workloads once again as the team prepares for Opening Night.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Sitting out Monday
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Durant (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Hawks, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
It appears to be a veteran's maintenance day for Durant, who will likely make his first appearance with Houston on Wednesday against Utah. Tari Eason figures to be the most likely option to join the first unit Monday, with Jae'Sean Tate and Josh Okogie being in line for a boost in playing time as well.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Likely to sign contract extension
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Durant (ankle) appears to be very open to the idea of signing a contract extension with the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Durant was traded to Houston on June 22, with the team aiming to be a title contender during the 2025-26 campaign. Along with the superstar forward getting a chance at another fresh start, he can see himself committing to the team long-term. "I do see myself signing a contract extension. I can't tell you exactly when it'll happen but I do see it happening." The two-time NBA champion is coming off another strong season, as he played in 62 regular-season games, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 52.7 percent from the floor and 43 percent from three-point range.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Traded to Houston
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The Rockets have acquired Durant in a trade with the Suns, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After the 2024-25 season came to a close for the Suns, Phoenix and Durant agreed to part ways and work on a trade heading into the offseason. A lot of teams became potential destinations for the superstar forward, but in the end, Houston won the KD sweepstakes by sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and six draft picks to Phoenix. The Suns will now have the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as well as five second-round picks. During the 2024-25 campaign, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Done for season
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Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday that Durant, who has already been ruled out against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain, will not play in the Suns' regular-season finale against the Kings on Sunday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Durant will end up missing the final seven games of the regular season after spraining his left ankle against the Rockets on March 30. The veteran forward out of Texas will finish his third year with the Suns having averaged 26.6 points on 52.7 percent shooting (including 43.0 percent from three on 6.0 3PA/G), 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals over 36.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Won't face San Antonio on Friday
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Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Durant will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. There isn't a clear timetable for the superstar's return to game action, though his last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against Sacramento.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Out again Wednesday
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Durant (ankle) is listed out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
The Suns announced March 31 that Durant would miss at least a week, but there has been very little clarity on his progress since. Durant's next chance to play comes Friday against the Spurs, Phoenix's second-to-last regular-season game of 2024-25.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Listed as out for Tuesday
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Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
The team stated March 31 that Durant was expected to miss at least one week of action due to a left ankle sprain, and there haven't been many updates since. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday against the Thunder.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Expected to miss one week
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Durant (ankle) is expected to miss at least one week of action, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday.
This is a tough blow for Phoenix, with Charania noting that the team is 1.5 games out of a Play-In spot with the toughest scheduling remaining. Based on this timetable, Durant will miss Phoenix's three-game road trip at a minimum, putting a potential return against Golden State on April 8 on the table. With Durant out, a number of players could be asked to step up including Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and also Bradley Beal (hamstring), if he can get the green light to return.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Won't face Milwaukee on Tuesday
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Durant (ankle) will not travel with the team for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Durant suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Rockets, and head coach Mike Budenholzer suggested he will not travel with the team for Tuesday's contest. Durant will undergo an MRI on his ankle Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Royce O'Neale and Oso Ighodaro figure to see increased minutes with Durant sidelined.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Won't return Sunday
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Durant will not return to Sunday's game against the Rockets due to a left ankle injury, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports.
Durant appeared to step on Jabari Smith's foot while driving to the rim, causing his ankle to turn. Since Durant was unable to shoot the free throws, he cannot return to Sunday's contest. He concludes the game with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and a block in 22 minutes. Considering the nature of the injury, it wouldn't be surprising for Durant to miss some time, leaving minutes for role players such as Royce O'Neale and Oso Ighodaro.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Leading scorer in loss
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Durant notched 23 points (7-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 124-109 loss to the Timberwolves.
The 23 points led the Suns as Durant topped 20 for the fifth straight game and the 12th time in 14 March contests. On the month, the 36-year-old superstar is averaging 27.1 points, 6.3 boards, 4.4 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 blocks while shooting 51.4 percent from the floor and an impressive 52.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Pours in 38 points
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Durant registered 38 points (11-21 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 37 minutes during Monday's 108-106 win over the Bucks.
With 38 points on the night, this was Durant's third-highest scoring total of the campaign. The Suns are sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference with a 35-37 record, but they are still within striking distance of several teams ahead of them. As long as Phoenix is in the playoff hunt, Durant isn't likely to be dialed back.
