Kevin Durant Injury Status Update for May 1st, 2026

·Rockets
Kevin Durant headshot

Kevin Durant of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Kevin was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.

This will be the 9th game Kevin has missed this season.

Kevin Durant Season Averages

Kevin's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 79 games this season, he's averaging 25.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while playing 36.5 minutes per night.

MPGPPGRPGAPGFGA
36.525.95.54.817.6

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).

WithWithoutDiff
Record48-304-0
Off Rating117.4121.4+4.0
Def Rating112.6105.0-7.6
Net Rating4.816.4+11.6
PPG115.1117.0+1.9

Which Teammates Benefit Without Kevin Durant?

When Kevin sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday stand to benefit the most from his absence.

Reed Sheppard

When Kevin has been out this season, Reed Sheppard has averaged 4.8 additional field goal attempts, 7.6 extra minutes and 2.3 more assists.

FGA: +4.8 | MPG: +7.6 | APG: +2.3

Aaron Holiday

When Kevin has been out this season, Aaron Holiday has averaged 3.8 additional field goal attempts.

FGA: +3.8

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.