Tag: Kevin Durant

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.

Rockets Lose VanVleet to ACL, Durant Era Begins in Chaos

Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
September 2025

Houston Rockets’ hopes took a huge hit as Fred VanVleet tore his ACL before the season, derailing their backcourt plans. The injury comes after acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade, leaving rookie Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson with major responsibilities. Reports suggest Houston won’t rush a replacement, instead testing Sheppard and Thompson’s playmaking while leaning on Sengun and Durant. With VanVleet sidelined for months, their offense may stutter, but internal belief remains that their roster depth can keep championship ambitions alive.

Rockets Rocked as VanVleet ACL Injury Clouds Season

Houston Rockets
September 2025

Houston’s season took a hit after Fred VanVleet tore his ACL in offseason training, leaving the guard sidelined long term. Rookie Reed Sheppard is expected to step into the starting lineup as the Rockets recalibrate ambitions in a crowded Western Conference. Houston had looked like contenders after adding Kevin Durant and re-signing key pieces, but VanVleet’s absence weakens their backcourt stability. While Sengun, Thompson and Durant provide star power, Sheppard’s inexperience adds uncertainty to a team eyeing another deep playoff run.

Jonathan Kuminga’s Warriors Future in Limbo Amid Contract Stalemate

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
September 2025

The Golden State Warriors remain locked in negotiations with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, with no agreement reached despite a $45 million two-year offer. Phoenix Suns attempted a sign-and-trade, while offering Kuminga an $80–88 million deal to replace Kevin Durant’s role. Warriors rejected Phoenix’s package, insisting Kuminga will have a significant role under Steve Kerr this season. Despite past criticisms of fit, both sides now downplay tensions. The standoff leaves Kuminga’s future uncertain as his camp pushes for security, including a no-trade clause.

Rockets Land Durant, Eye Championship Run

Houston Rockets
September 2025

Houston Rockets made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, a top-10 draft pick, and five second-rounders to Phoenix. Durant, 36, joins on the final year of his deal, making Houston instant contenders. Rockets must balance win-now urgency with the risk Durant could leave in 2026 free agency. Miami Heat loom as potential suitors if he hits the market. Houston hope to extend him but may explore a trade if things falter.

Durant Traded to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns > Houston Rockets) Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks (Phoenix Suns > Houston Rockets)
Announced June 2025, effective July 6

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks.
Durant joins a rising Rockets squad led by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. The deal was one of his preferred outcomes. Houston improves title odds to +850. The Suns pivot to a youth rebuild, adding shooting and grit with Green and Brooks.

Durant and Suns Exploring Trade Options Together

Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
June 2025

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns are working together to find a trade partner, with interest from multiple NBA teams. Durant’s future hinges on a suitable fit and his potential long-term contract extension, with talks expected to escalate.
Durant’s camp and Suns management have met several times in recent days, exploring destinations like Houston, San Antonio, and New York. His $54.7M salary and extension eligibility post-trade make this a calculated negotiation amid Phoenix’s recent front-office overhaul.

Kevin Durant Out at Least One Week with Another Ankle Sprain

Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
April 2025

Durant is expected to miss at least a week due to a left ankle sprain suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Rockets — his third such injury in two years with Phoenix.
Durant landed awkwardly after contact with Jabari Smith Jr. and couldn’t put weight on his left leg. With seven games remaining, Phoenix—currently 1.5 games out of a Play-In spot—faces a brutal schedule without their star, having gone 2–11 without him this season.

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