Kevin Durant

Although the Houston Rockets’ 115-96 Game 4 win against the Los Angeles Lakers kept their season alive, one NBA analyst believes the Rockets could consider a Kevin Durant trade during the offseason. Against LeBron James and the Lakers, the Rockets avoided a 4-0 sweep in Game 4. Without Durant, Houston cruised to a 19-point victory. […] The post NBA rumors: Analyst names 22 teams he thinks could have Kevin Durant trade interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets picked up their first win of the playoffs with a Game 4 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to stave off elimination and send the series back to Los Angeles. The Rockets were once again playing without Kevin Durant in this one, but it mattered not, as Houston […] The post Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers had a chance to become the first team to wrap up a playoff series Sunday night, but the Rockets avoided a sweep with a 115-96 win on their home court. The game featured an uncharacteristically bad performance from LeBron James, who finished with eight turnovers and 10 points while shooting 2-of-9 from the […]

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Kevin Durant remains sidelined with an ankle bone bruise, but Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka left the door open for the veteran forward's return after Sunday's 115-96 Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers extended the first-round playoff series. Durant has now missed three of four games this postseason. He sat out the series opener with a bruised right knee, returned for Game 2, scoring 23 points in 41 minutes before re-injuring his ankle late, then missed Games 3 and 4. "Yeah, a possib...

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to finish off the Kevin Durant-less Houston Rockets on Sunday, but a sweep was not in the Lakers’ plans, and LeBron James is blaming himself for that. After the 115-96 loss in Houston, James, who had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists, made sure to point out […] The post LeBron James’ ‘unacceptable’ confession after Lakers’ Game 4 dud vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers had every chance to finish off a sweep of the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Sunday night, but they messed it up badly. Not because Kevin Durant came back and went crazy. Not because Ime Udoka came up with a brilliant plan that caught JJ Redick off guard. The Lakers […] The post Lakers most to blame for Game 4 failure to sweep Kevin Durant-less Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers might not have seen the last of Kevin Durant in this first-round series.

The Lakers' fans make their feelings known on Kevin Durant's viral reaction to Deandre Ayton's ejection in Game 4 of the Rockets' first-round series.

Ahead of the clash between the Lakers and Rockets in Game 4, we look at some crucial updates regarding the availability of stars such as Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.

Houston Rockets face internal concerns as Kevin Durant situation raises questions.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle after further testing, is expected to miss Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

The Houston Rockets will try to avoid an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. It’s unclear whether Kevin Durant will suit up for the win-or-go-home Game 4 matchup. Durant is questionable on Sunday after missing Game 3 due to a left ankle sprain. Ime Udoka was asked on Saturday […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Beasley recalls childhood with Kevin Durant and Wanda Durant.

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Kevin Durant, who also missed Game 1 of the first round series with a bruised right knee, sat out of the Rockets' 112-108 overtime loss to LA with a sprained ankle.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been downgraded to out for Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Rockets also have ruled out Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) for the second time in this series. Reaves was surprisingly upgraded to […]

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic watched a 17-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate before rallying to defeat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.