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PHOENIX– November 24 would’ve signaled Kevin Durant coming back to Phoenix, in what would’ve been a highly anticipated return. However, Durant was ruled out due to personal reasons and is attending to a family matter.

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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.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 23

Kevin Durant to Miss Return to Phoenix as He Tends to Family Matter: Report

The Houston Rockets are scheduled to face the Phoenix Suns for the first time in the 2025-26 NBA season on Monday. Unfortunately for the Rockets, Kevin Durant is listed as out due to a family matter.

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.

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Houston Rockets 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.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / November 23

Rockets to be without star Kevin Durant for next two games

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Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 23

Kendrick Perkins Raves About Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun’s Growing Chemistry

When the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet ahead of the season, they had every reason to be worried. Even though their overall squad was solid, VanVleet was the spine of their young core last season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 23

Rockets Star Duo Described as One of Best in NBA

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 with one of the best trios in the league by belief. Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun. Enough said.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 23

Amen Thompson Explains How Kevin Durant Empowers Him

When Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets, it went down as the blockbuster deal of the offseason. In a matter of moments, the Rockets became championship contenders.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Rockets Can't Afford Off Games By The Stars In The Clutch

Kevin Durant was added to the Houston Rockets to provide elite half-court scoring in the clutch and in the postseason when scoring becomes more difficult.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 22

Stephen Curry 'Should’ve Always Been a Nike Athlete,' Says Kevin Durant While Discussing His Sneaker Free Agency

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stepping away from Under Armour seems to have caused an unusual spike in national media interest. Analysts, broadcasters, and former NBA stars have all weighed in on where the four-time NBA champion should take the Curry Brand next.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 22

Nuggets' Peyton Watson Explains His Mindset Guarding Kevin Durant

The Denver Nuggets, in the process of their narrow 112-109 NBA Cup victory over the Houston Rockets, were able to hold down Kevin Durant to one of his quieter games of his season thus far.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Kevin Durant is failing to help the Houston Rockets in an area where the team rank last in the NBA

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

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In a tightly contested West Group C, both the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets enter tonight’s NBA Cup action at 1-1, locked in a battle for positioning.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Rockets’ Kevin Durant explains why he went ‘rouge’ on Amen Thompson

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant clarified why he went “rogue” during a key late-game possession involving teammate Amen Thompson in the team’s 117–113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic last Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 21

Richard Jefferson Breaks Down What Makes Kevin Durant Fit So Well With the Rockets

13 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, and Kevin Durant has fit like a glove with the Houston Rockets. Theoretically, Durant seemed destined to thrive surrounding the Rockets’ young core.

Houston Rockets News / EasySportz / November 21

Kevin Durant is The Perfect Fit For This Young Rockets Team

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