BREAKING: Houston Rockets’ star Kevin Durant will NOT play in tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to personal reasons, a significant setback for fans eagerly awaiting his return to the city where he previously played for 2.5 seasons. The Rockets have confirmed that Durant, a 15-time All-Star, is officially out for the matchup as listed on the injury report released just last night.
This development delays the highly anticipated reunion as Durant, who averaged an impressive 26.8 points over 145 regular season games with the Suns from 2023 to 2025, was expected to make a splash in front of his former fans. Durant was traded to the Rockets in a blockbuster seven-team deal during the offseason, which sent Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 overall pick to the Suns. That pick was used to draft promising Duke center Khaman Maluach.
As of now, Durant is the leading scorer for the Rockets, who hold an impressive record of 10-4 this season. Meanwhile, the Suns have also started strong, improving to 11-6 after a recent victory against the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 111-102.
Fans and analysts alike are left wondering how this absence will impact the Rockets’ performance against a competitive Suns team. With both teams striving to solidify their positions early in the season, tonight’s game is crucial for playoff implications.
The basketball world will be closely watching for updates regarding Durant’s situation. As the Rockets prepare to face the Suns at 7:00 PM local time, the absence of their star player raises questions about how Houston will adapt without him on the court.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we monitor the latest news regarding Kevin Durant and the Rockets.
