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Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1

Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.

Published April 18, 2026, 2:14 AM

Updated May 15, 2026, 10:39 AM1.5K

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Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1

Tim MacMahonApr 17, 2026, 09:02 PM ET
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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee contusion.

A source told ESPN that Durant sustained the injury during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic his knee will not be a significant issue during the series.

The fourth-seeded Lakers are short-handed entering the series, playing without stars Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) because of injuries they suffered during their April 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Doncic and Reaves are out "indefinitely" with no update expected this week.

Durant, 37, averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in his first season with the Rockets. He played in 78 games, his most in a season since 2018-19.

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Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1

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