BREAKING: Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to personal reasons, impacting his much-anticipated return to the city where he played for 2.5 seasons. This news was confirmed in the Rockets’ injury report released just last night.
Durant, a 15-time All-Star and the Rockets’ leading scorer this season, has been a key player for Houston, which currently boasts an impressive 10-4 record. His absence raises questions about the team’s performance tonight, especially against a strong Suns squad that recently improved to 11-6 after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 111-102.
During his time with the Suns from 2023 to 2025, Durant averaged 26.8 points over 145 regular season games. He was traded to the Rockets in a blockbuster seven-team deal this offseason, a move that sent Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 overall pick to Phoenix. The Suns used that pick to draft Khaman Maluach, a promising center from Duke.
Durant, now 37 years old, signed a two-year extension with the Rockets that extends through 2028. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Houston adapts without its star player for this pivotal matchup.
The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated. As the NBA season heats up, every game counts, and Durant’s absence could significantly affect the Rockets’ standings. Stay tuned for updates on Durant’s situation and how the Rockets plan to respond to this sudden development.
