Kevin Durant Fantasy Stats

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Durant will suit up after being listed as probable on the injury report. Durant will make his return to the court after missing Monday's game due to a minor ankle injury. His return to the starting five should bounce Reed Sheppard back to the bench. Sheppard will lose steam as a streaming option with Durant back in the mix. Fantasy managers should check their lineups and get Durant in there ahead of tip-off on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. He tweaked his ankle during the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Reed Sheppard got the start in that one, finishing with 11 points, five assists, two steals, and one block. With that in mind, if Durant is officially cleared for action, Sheppard's fantasy ceiling will decrease significantly.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) didn't suit up for Monday's matchup with Indiana. He tweaked his ankle during the 111-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. While the multi-time All-Star managed to finish the contest, residual swelling caused his absence on Monday night. Head coach Ime Udoka is hoping the injury won't keep him on the shelf for longer than one game, so fantasy managers might see him back on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Celtics. However, if Durant misses another one, Reed Sheppard could remain in line to replace him in the rotation after entering the starting lineup versus the Pacers.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran star has been added to the injury report with a left ankle sprain and will sit out only his third game of the season. Durant's absence will leave a large hole in the rotation, as he has averaged over 38 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances. Reed Sheppard, Josh Okogie, and Dorian Finney-Smith could all see additional action in Monday's favorable fantasy matchup.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (personal) won't play on Monday in Phoenix or Wednesday in Golden State. The 37-year-old has had a down season, averaging 24.6 points, his fewest since his rookie campaign. He's dealing with a family matter, so fantasy managers will need to take the wait-and-see approach regarding his availability for Sunday's game in Utah. While Durant is off the floor, Ausar Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. are the favorites to benefit the most offensively. However, Reed Sheppard, who had a team-high 27 points in Friday's three-point NBA Cup loss to the Denver Nuggets, could be entering the most productive stretch of his career.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the team. He was eligible for more. However, the 37-year-old was willing to take less. Durant was traded to the Rockets in July after spending the last few seasons with the Phoenix Suns, most recently averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 43.0% from downtown throughout the 2024 campaign. He's closing in on two decades of service in the National Basketball Association, so his production is expected to decline in the coming years. Still, Durant is anticipated to remain in the All-Star conversation for at least a few more seasons, giving him plenty of upside for fantasy managers in all formats. Of course, he will need to stay healthy, something that's been an issue at times throughout his career.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is planning a multi-year stay in Texas. "I do see myself signing a contract extension," Durant told reporters during Monday's media day. "I can't tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening." Durant is eligible to sign a two-year extension worth over $120 million. However, there have been suggestions that the Rockets aren't willing to offer him a max deal. Durant turned 37 on Monday, but if last year is any indication, he appears poised to remain a top-tier fantasy producer this season.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Houston Rockets and forward Kevin Durant have had discussions regarding a new contract. The multi-time All-Star was traded to the Rockets during the offseason. There were those who believed a deal would get done immediately upon his arrival in Houston, although that hasn't happened. Windhorst reported that "there is belief they will come to terms." However, Windhorst added that KD may need to settle for less than a max contract. The 36-year-old is coming off a disappointing stretch with the Suns. Yet, despite the team's struggles, he averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 boards while shooting 43.0% from behind the arc. Durant logged only 62 games in 2024 due to injury. With that in mind, he's still projected to be a top option in any fantasy format, even if he misses some time throughout the 2025 campaign. As of now, Durant is in line to make nearly $55 million this season. If a new agreement isn't reached, he'll be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is poised to significantly enhance the team's title hopes in 2025-26. But the leadership in Houston reportedly isn't interested in offering him a maximum contract extension. "Certainly, I think both sides want that to be more than a one-year window," ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported on Wednesday. "But it's not going to be a max extension. If that was the priority for Kevin Durant, it would have been done in conjunction with the trade and he probably wouldn't have ended up in Houston." The veteran superstar is entering the final season of a four-year, $198 million deal. He is currently eligible to sign a two-year, $118 million extension. MacMahon added that Houston's priority at the moment is to extend Tari Eason.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Also, the Suns acquired five future second-round picks as well. The drama is finally over as Durant lands with one of his preferred teams. The other two teams he was interested in were the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. Durant has bounced around quite a bit over the last 10 years. However, Durant remains productive averaging 26 points per game or more in each of the last eight seasons. He remains one of the most consistent players in the league, so the 36-year-old will remain a top tier fantasy option regardless of the jersey he wears. The Rockets appear ready to go all-in and Durant could help give them the boost they need.