{"id":387870,"date":"2026-04-12T06:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/387870\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:58:16","slug":"houston-rockets-make-kevin-durant-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/387870\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Rockets Make Kevin Durant Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list during the game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Houston Rockets<\/a> will play the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> (at home) in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Rockets are coming off a 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> (also in Houston).<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant<\/a> finished with 33 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 13\/18 from the field and 0\/1 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Rockets Make Kevin Durant Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the second half at Toyota Center on April 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Rockets have announced that Durant has been ruled out.<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cKevin Durant (rest) listed out for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the first half of the basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> at Spectrum Center on February 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Durant finished the regular season with averages of 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range in 78 games.<\/p>\n

He was traded to Houston (via the Phoenix Suns<\/a>) over the summer.<\/p>\n

Adam Spolane wrote:<\/a> \u201cKevin Durant played 78 games during his first regular season with the Rockets. He played 2,840 minutes, the most he\u2019s played since his MVP season in 2014, and he only sat out one game due to injury. Between his level of play and availability, Rockets could not have asked for more\u201d<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant played 78 games during his first regular season with the Rockets. He played 2,840 minutes, the most he\u2019s played since his MVP season in 2014, and he only sat out one game due to injury. Between his level of play and availability, Rockets could not have asked for more<\/p>\n

Rockets This Season\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> during the second half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Rockets are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 51-30 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 29-11 at home).<\/p>\n

Real App wrote (on March 27):<\/a> \u201cKevin Durant becomes the oldest Rockets player ever to record 25+ PTS & 10+ AST.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes looks on during the 75th NBA<\/a> All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.<\/p>\n

The Rockets are coming off a year where they made the NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n

That said, they lost to the Golden State Warriors<\/a> in the first round (in seven games).<\/p>\n

Adding Durant should give them a real chance to reach the Western Conference finals.<\/p>\n

Grizzlies Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyHead coach Tuomas Iisalo of the Memphis Grizzlies calls to his team during the first quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> at American Airlines Center on February 27, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies have had a very tough season as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 25-56 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a seven-game losing streak (and have gone 1-9 over their last ten).<\/p>\n

Last season, the Grizzlies got swept by the OKC Thunder<\/a> in the first round.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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