Kevin Durant fans looking for a firm return date won’t find one yet — but here’s everything that has actually been confirmed about his injury situation with the Rockets.
What’s confirmed about the injuries
Durant missed Game 1 of Houston’s first-round playoff series against the Lakers because of a pre-existing knee injury. He then suffered an ankle injury in Game 2, which kept him out for the rest of that series. The Rockets went on to lose in the first round.
What Durant has said about his status
Speaking at Rockets media day, Durant said he wasn’t close to being ready to play in that Lakers series. He didn’t frame the team’s playoff run without him — or without Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet — as a setback, instead describing it as a valuable learning experience for the rest of the roster.
📅 No specific return date yet
Nothing in the available reporting sets a target date or timetable for Durant’s return. The Rockets also haven’t announced a decision from Durant on his player option for the 2027-2028 season, so his longer-term future with the team is still an open question alongside his health.
What to watch for
Since this is still evolving, check the Rockets’ official channels or recent reporting for any updated timeline before assuming a return date — nothing specific has been set as of this writing.
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