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Three Takeaways From Houston Rockets' Shorthanded Win Over Phoenix Suns

Monday was supposed to be an important game for the Houston Rockets, especially on the side of Kevin Durant. Tonight's matchup would have been the first face-off of the superstar forward against the Phoenix Suns, the team he played the previous two-plus seasons, which were filled with ups and downs.

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Houston Rockets Dominate Suns in Physical Showdown, Even Without Durant and Win 114-92

The air in the Footprint Center was thick with anticipation, but it wasn’t just about basketball. Kevin Durant, the superstar traded to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster offseason deal, was a ghost, absent for personal reasons.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 24

Why Is Kevin Durant Not Playing Tonight? Suns-Rockets Starting Line-Up Reviewed

Tonight’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns was supposed to be a key date for Kevin Durant, for whom it would’ve marked his first return to the city since his contentious trade last season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 25

Kevin Durant Under Fire For All-Time Dream Lineup; Skips LeBron James, Stephen Curry And Michael Jordan

Kevin Durant has always had some very debatable takes on the subject of basketball. So much so that he himself loves engaging in basketball debates on social media with fans and has claimed it helps in the promotion of the game.

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Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Why Suns, Rockets both won the Kevin Durant trade

It’s not too common for two teams to be winners in a franchise-altering trade. Well, that can be said for the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets after trading for Kevin Durant during the offseason.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 24

Is Kevin Durant Becoming A Father? Report Suggests True Reason Behind KD’s Unavailability

Kevin Durant is turning a lot of heads, but not for the reasons you’d think. The future Hall of Famer is set to miss the Rockets’ next two games because of a family matter.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / November 24

Two main factors in Phoenix Suns’ matchup vs Rockets without Durant

Monday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets was supposed to feel different for the Phoenix Suns, though the reunion of Kevin Durant returning to Phoenix will have to wait.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 24

Rockets' Non Stars Need More Aggression On Offense

The Houston Rockets are confident in their dynamic duo of Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant to lead their offense and deliver timely buckets in the clutch.

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Kevin Durant News / Phoenix Suns on SI / November 24

Suns' Efforts to Rebuild After Kevin Durant Fiasco Are Paying Off

The Phoenix Suns will face Kevin Durant's Rockets on Monday at Mortgage Matchup Center. But the two-time NBA Finals MVP will not be playing in the game, according to Shams Charania, due to a family matter.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Kevin Durant hits Warriors’ Stephen Curry with brutally honest Nike take

Kevin Durant shared his thoughts on Stephen Curry becoming a sneaker free agent and where the Warriors star should take his talents next. Curry parted ways with Under Armour after 13 years, opening the door for a major sneaker move.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / November 24

Without Kevin Durant, ascending Rockets visit surging Suns

Kevin Durant's much-anticipated return to Phoenix will have to wait. A lightning rod for the Suns' successes and failures in his two full seasons in the Valley, Durant has been ruled out for personal reasons when the Houston Rockets visit Phoenix on Monday night.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / November 24

Rockets’ Potential Starting Lineup With Kevin Durant Sidelined Against Suns, Warriors

The Houston Rockets have received a small setback as Kevin Durant will be away from the team for the next two games due to a family matter, as confirmed by ESPN’s NBA Insider Shams Charania earlier today.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / November 23

Kevin Durant to miss Suns vs Rockets matchup

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns won’t see a reunion with forward Kevin Durant when the team takes on the Houston Rockets on Monday night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Durant will miss the Rockets’ next two games due to a family matter, including the one against Phoenix.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Rockets star Kevin Durant out two games for personal matter

Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss Houston’s next two games as he steps away to handle a family matter, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Rockets visit the Suns on Monday and head to Golden State on Wednesday.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / November 23

Report: Rockets F Kevin Durant (personal) to miss two games

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss at least two games as he tends to a family matter, ESPN reported Sunday. Durant is expected to be out for road games against his former teams when he misses Monday's contest at Phoenix and Wednesday's matchup at Golden State.