Tag: Kevin Durant

Durant Sits With Sprained Ankle After Stepping on Fan’s Foot

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Kevin Durant missed Houston’s game after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot. Coach Udoka said he tweaked it and offered no return date. Durant was named an All-Star reserve on Sunday. Durant played heavy minutes in a recent win over Dallas, then was ruled out about 90 minutes before tip. Reed Sheppard is expected to start in his place. Houston said he had not missed games for injury this season before now.

Kevin Durant Passes Vince Carter for 10th All-Time in Made 3s

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Durant moved to 10th all-time with 2,291 made 3-pointers, passing Vince Carter. He hit the record-breaking three in the first quarter and finished with 24 points as Houston lost 111-99, with Paul George next on the list ahead.

Durant Passes Nowitzki for Sixth on NBA All-Time Scoring List

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Durant scored 18 points to move past Nowitzki into sixth on the NBA all-time scoring list, now sitting just behind Michael Jordan. Durant entered needing 17 points, reached the mark, and sealed the milestone with late free throws in a 119-110 win, then credited Nowitzki as a personal idol and rival from earlier in his career.

Anthony Edwards Hits 10,000 Points, Third-Youngest in NBA History

Anthony Edwards
January 2026

Edwards became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 career points during Minnesota’s 131-122 win over Cleveland, joining a short list of under-25 scorers. He reached the mark in his fourth-quarter minutes after a strong all-around night. His pace ranks among the fastest for active players, and he is now one of the few Timberwolves ever to cross 10,000 points.

Sengun Sprains Right Ankle 1 Minute In as Rockets Also Lose P.J. Washington to Injury

Alperen Sengun
January 2026

Alperen Sengun left Houston’s 110-104 loss to Dallas after spraining his right ankle 1:04 into the game and did not return. Dallas also lost starter P.J. Washington Jr. to a sprained right ankle. Sengun landed awkwardly after a rebound and was helped off, while Houston were already without Steven Adams. Dallas ruled Washington out after the first quarter, with both teams hit early by ankle injuries in the same game.

NBA loads Christmas Day slate with its most-watched stars

NBA
December 2025

The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule will showcase nine of the league’s ten most-viewed players across official social platforms, underlining how star power drives fan attention. Dončić, Wembanyama, Curry, James and others headline five nationally televised games, continuing an 18-year run of a full holiday slate. Cavaliers vs Knicks, Spurs vs Thunder, Mavericks vs Warriors, Rockets vs Lakers and Timberwolves vs Nuggets form the broadcast lineup on ABC and ESPN. Only Giannis Antetokounmpo from the social top ten is absent, as the league uses its biggest digital draws to maximise Christmas audiences and commercial impact.

Durant and Harden meet in Houston as top-10 scorers rewrite NBA record book

Kevin Durant, James Harden
December 2025

Kevin Durant and James Harden face each other in Houston for the first time as simultaneous top-10 all-time scorers, days after Durant passed 31,000 points and Harden climbed above Carmelo Anthony into 10th on the NBA’s career list. Harden’s late-career scoring surge after his Houston explosion years now has him chasing Shaquille O’Neal for ninth, while Durant’s sustained efficiency gives him a realistic shot at moving past Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and even Michael Jordan if he maintains his current output.

Kevin Durant joins 31,000-point club and climbs further up NBA’s all-time scoring ladder

Kevin Durant
December 2025

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points, hitting the milestone with a first-quarter jumper against the Suns after earlier free throws, continuing his late-career scoring excellence in his first season with the Houston Rockets. Durant achieved 31,000 points in his 1,141st game, matching LeBron James for the third-fewest games needed behind Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. The 37-year-old now sits in an elite group that includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki.

Durant to miss emotional Houston return to Phoenix for personal reasons

Kevin Durant
November 2025

Houston star Kevin Durant will miss the Rockets’ home game against the Phoenix Suns for personal reasons, postponing his first on court return to the city where he played the previous two and a half seasons and averaged nearly twenty seven points per game. Durant, now the Rockets’ leading scorer and under contract through 2028, was traded from Phoenix in a seven team deal that included Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, with both teams starting strongly this season as Houston push toward the top of the Western Conference.

Kevin Durant takes less to extend with Rockets

Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)
October 2025

Durant signed a two-year extension (player option Year 2), reportedly ~$90m, to stay in Houston through at least 2027. He left significant money on the table, prioritizing roster flexibility as the Rockets chase contention. Houston leverages Durant’s buy-in to maintain cap optionality for complementary upgrades. The move aligns veteran star power with a 50-win core and preserves future maneuvering while extending a window without over-committing late-prime dollars.

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