Kevin Durant Injury Status Update for April 18th, 2026
Kevin Durant of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Kevin was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 5th game Kevin has missed this season.
Kevin Durant Season Averages
Kevin's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 78 games this season, he's averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while playing 36.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.4 | 26.0 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 17.6 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Kevin Durant
The numbers tell a clear story about Kevin's value to the Rockets. With Kevin in the lineup this season, the team is 48-30. Without him, they've gone 4-0. The Rockets's net rating is 11.6 points better per 100 possessions when Kevin plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (117.4 vs 121.4 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 48-30 | 4-0 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.4 | 121.4 | +4.0 |
| Def Rating | 112.6 | 105.0 | -7.6 |
| Net Rating | 4.8 | 16.4 | +11.6 |
| PPG | 115.1 | 117.0 | +1.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Kevin Durant?
When Kevin sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Aaron Holiday, Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Kevin has been out this season, Aaron Holiday has averaged 7.8 more points per game, 6.3 additional field goal attempts and 10.5 extra minutes.
PPG: +7.8 | FGA: +6.3 | MPG: +10.5
When Kevin has been out this season, Reed Sheppard has averaged 5.0 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +5.0
When Kevin has been out this season, Alperen Sengun has averaged 4.1 more points per game and 3.5 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +4.1 | FGA: +3.5
We'll continue to monitor Kevin's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.