Durant totaled 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 109-93 win over the Celtics.
Durant was nearly flawless from the field but attempted only six shots as Alperen Sengun took charge of Houston's offense with 26 points and 10 assists. Despite the limited scoring opportunities, Durant salvaged some fantasy value with three defensive contributions. His unusually low shot volume is worth monitoring, though he remains a reliable offensive option in Houston's crowded rotation.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Leads Houston in scoring Friday
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Durant finished with 28 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes in Friday's 116-111 loss to Dallas.
With Alperen Sengun (back) sidelined for the second consecutive contest, Durant was more involved offensively than usual, ending the night with a season-high 20 shot attempts. While the 38-year-old was inefficient from deep Friday, that should be considered an isolated incident, as he has shot 42.3 percent from behind the arc in his first six appearances of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Tallies efficient 18 points
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Durant contributed 18 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-100 victory over the Bucks.
Even with Alperen Sengun sitting out with a back issue, Durant didn't see a noticeable boost. The 38-year-old Durant has looked spry in the early going, putting up at least 18 points, four rebounds and two assists in each of his first five appearances.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Drops team-high 22 in Atlanta
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Durant ended Saturday's 121-114 win over the Hawks with 22 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes.
The 22 points led the Rockets on the night, but the team used very balanced scoring to secure the road win -- all five starters scored at least 14 points, and Tari Eason dropped 19 off the bench as well. Durant is looking a little more comfortable to begin his second season with Houston, scoring at least 20 points in all three games so far and averaging 24.0 points, 5.7 boards, 3.7 assists and 2.3 threes while shooting what would be a career-high 56.1 percent from the floor and 53.8 percent (7-for-13) from three-point range.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Drops 30 points Wednesday
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Durant finished with 30 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 win over the Mavericks.
Durant delivered an efficient shooting performance from the floor and got to the charity stripe frequently en route to a game-high-tying 30 points. The veteran forward provided a well-rounded effort, as he contributed on the glass and chipped in two combined steals-plus-blocks. The 38-year-old did commit four turnovers Wednesday, and he's averaged at least 3.1 giveaways in each of his past six seasons.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Scores 11 points in limited action
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Durant recorded 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and an assist across 16 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Durant endured a relatively quiet performance in Houston's preseason finale, but fantasy managers shouldn't be overly alarmed that he missed all four of his three-pointers. The veteran forward should be just fine for the start of the regular season Oct. 21 against the Mavericks. Durant remains a high-end fantasy scoring option despite the underwhelming preseason outing, and he should be one of the team's go-to options alongside star big man Alperen Sengun when the season kicks off.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Good to go Thursday
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Durant (not injury related) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The veteran forward will return to action after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Mavericks. According to Guillory, head coach Ime Udoka said Durant and the rest of the Rockets' starting five are expected to play about one half of the team's preseason finale.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Will sit out Sunday
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Durant will not play in Sunday's preseason rematch against Dallas, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports. The forward finished Friday's preseason contest with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists and one block in 23 minutes.
According to coach Ime Udoka, Durant was initially scheduled to play only the first half Friday but requested additional minutes to build chemistry with Fred VanVleet and his other new teammates. The veteran forward's absence Sunday appears to be a planned precaution rather than an injury-related setback, and Houston should have additional minutes available for its other wings and forwards
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Downplays talk of reduced minutes
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Durant pushed back Monday on the idea of playing reduced minutes in his 20th season, per Ben DuBose of USA Today.
The future Hall of Famer logged 78 regular-season appearances last year, his most since 2018-19 with the Warriors. Durant also averaged 36.4 minutes per game before going down with an ankle injury and missing five of Houston's six playoff contests. However, it doesn't sound like the 37-year-old perennial All-Star is ready to take it easy for the contending Rockets in 2026-27. Durant trails only LeBron James among the NBA's active minutes leaders.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Facing similar role
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Durant (ankle) averaged 26.0 points per game during his first season with Houston and continued to cement his place among the NBA's all-time great scorers, moving into the top five on the league's career 30-point games list.
Durant led the Rockets to a 52-30 record and a playoff berth despite battling injuries late in the year. Houston made no major changes to its core during the offseason, so Durant should once again operate as the club's primary scoring option while chasing another deep postseason run.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Out for Game 6
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Durant (ankle) is listed out for Friday's Game 6 versus the Lakers.
The Rockets previously listed Durant as doubtful for this contest. Houston has all the momentum in this series right now, and if they extend it to seven games, Durant's return could potentially be on the table, depending on how quickly he continues to recover.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Officially doubtful for Game 6
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Durant (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful for Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Friday against the Lakers.
No surprise here, as ESPN's Shams Charania reported earlier Thursday that Durant isn't expected to be available for Game 6 due to a left ankle sprain. If the Rockets extend this first-round series Friday, the superstar forward should be considered questionable at best for Game 7. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason should continue to see heavy playing time until Durant is cleared to return.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Slated to miss Game 6
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Durant (ankle) isn't in line to play Friday in Game 6 of the Rockets' first-round playoff series versus the Lakers, Shams Charania reported Thursday in an appearance on ESPN's "Get Up."
Durant will be sidelined for the fifth time in six games of the series while he continues to contend with a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. According to Charania, the bone bruise is believed to be a "two-week minimum" injury for Durant, so the veteran forward may face an uphill battle to make it back on the court for a potential Game 7 on Sunday if the Rockets are able to extend the series with a win Friday. Durant's continued absence will raise the minutes floors for frontcourt mates Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun, in addition to opening up extra run for Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason, who have both logged at least 29 minutes in each of the past three contests.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Ruled out for Game 5
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Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.
As expected, Durant will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. If the Rockets are able to stave off elimination Wednesday, the star forward's next opportunity to play will be in Game 6 on Friday. With Durant out, Dorian Finney-Smith, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Unlikely for Game 5
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Speaking on ESPN's Get Up Show, Shams Charania reports that Durant is unlikely to play in Game 5 versus the Lakers on Wednesday.
Durant continues to nurse a bone bruise in his left ankle, which is limiting his mobility. With Houston's superstar forward looking iffy at best, the team will likely need to rely heavily on Tari Eason once again.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Considered game-to-game
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Head coach Ime Udoka stated postgame Sunday that Durant's status is game-to-game due to his left ankle injury, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Durant has missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise, but there is a chance he returns in the first round, according to Udoka. His next opportunity to suit up comes in Game 5 on Wednesday. This is a positive development as the Rockets look to continue their comeback from what was an 0-3 series deficit before Sunday's win.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Officially ruled out for Game 4
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Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.
As expected, Durant will miss a second consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle. The Rockets are down 3-0 in the series, and a win would shift the series back to Los Angeles for Game 5 on Wednesday. However, given the extent of Durant's injury, he's unlikely to be available. Reed Sheppard should remain in Houston's starting five for as long as Durant is out of action.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Not expected to play Game 4
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Durant (ankle) is not expected to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Durant has been working on his recovery from a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle that he sustained in Game 2 on Tuesday. The injury typically carries a 2-to-3 week recovery timeline, and it looks like he will not be able to play in Sunday's elimination game. Reed Sheppard should remain in the Rockets' starting lineup, assuming Durant is ruled out.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Officially questionable for Game 4
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Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.
Durant continues to receive treatment on his left ankle sprain. While the Rockets are one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether the multi-time All-Star would suit up for Game 4. If Durant can't get on the floor Sunday, Reed Sheppard could remain in the starting lineup.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Status uncertain for Game 4
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Durant (ankle) received more treatment Saturday, though his status for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers is still unknown, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Durant's status for Game 4 remains a mystery. Still, with the Rockets one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether the multi-time All-Star will be back on the floor Sunday. If Durant remains sidelined, Reed Sheppard could stay in the starting lineup.
