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Opportunities Were Limited for Kevin Durant in Rockets' Loss to Nuggets

Averaging 24.8 points per game this season, Kevin Durant is putting up the lowest scoring stats since his rookie season (20.3 in 2007-08). The 37-year-old is in what could be the final chapter of an illustrious career, and while his numbers are still spectacular, they, naturally, aren't what they once were.

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Nikola Jokic Praises Kevin Durant After Nuggets' Win vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge 128-125 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, led by an incredible Nikola Jokic performance. The three-time MVP dropped 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists on 13-27 shooting from the field, but after the game, he still recognized the greatness of Rockets star Kevin Durant.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ties Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards after 40-point explosion

Despite suffering a tough loss in overtime to the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg delivered the most memorable performance so far of his budding career on Monday.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 15

David Adelman Reveals Key for Nuggets to Stop Kevin Durant

The Denver Nuggets will have their second matchup of the season against Houston Rockets' star Kevin Durant, one of the most potent, versatile scorers throughout the league's expansive history.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 14

There seems to be less Giannis competition for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have long fell short of adding the super star. Whether it's Kevin Durant or it is Damian Lillard, they have fell short. But now there is a new whale that may be moved, and the Miami Heat are rumored (as always) as a potential destination for future hall of famer Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12

Kevin Durant Watched Extensive Film on Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson After Rockets Trade

Kevin Durant’s most recent stint with the Phoenix Suns was a bit tumultuous, to put it politely. In three seasons, Durant played for just as many different coaches: Monty Williams, Frank Vogel, and Mike Budenholzer.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

3 lessons from Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers: Ivica Zubac outscores Harden, Kawhi, Durant in loss

The LA Clippers managed to make a comeback against the Houston Rockets, but couldn’t see the win through. The LA Clippers continued their losing ways, this time against the Houston Rockets in what was a star-studded affair.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11

Despite the Records, Kevin Durant and James Harden Are Still Must-See TV

After another long layoff, the Houston Rockets are back in action Thursday night as they host the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets have had another mini break, this time four games, since their last game Saturday, a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 10

Kevin Durant is ‘having fun again’ with Rockets

The blockbuster trade that landed Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets was quite the bargain for Rockets GM Rafael Stone. The Rockets had to surrender Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick in the draft.

Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Kevin Durant is Glitching Reality: Why His Trainer Says the 37-Year-Old is Just Getting Started

Let’s be real for a second. If you told me five years ago that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant would be running up sand dunes like a teenager and voluntarily taking a pay cut to help the Houston Rockets build a superteam, I would have told you to put down the controller and touch grass.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Kevin Durant’s Trainer Drops Key Health Update That Can Impact His $90M Rockets Decision

The Houston Rockets bet $90 million that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant could still be a championship team’s cornerstone, and his trainer’s latest update suggests it might be the safest bet in the NBA.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 8

Kevin Durant praises Cooper Flagg after Mavericks upset Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks have a little break in the NBA schedule as the NBA Cup goes on this week, but they've also been able to find a little bit of a groove recently.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 8

How Much More Could Kevin Durant Move up on the NBA’s All-Time Scoring List?

Kevin Durant is widely regarded as one of, if not the most talented, scorers in NBA history. Simply put, the Slim Reaper gets buckets, and he has the numbers to back it up.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7

Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye praise Kevin Durant, ‘the greatest…’

Kevin Durant passed 31,000 points on Friday night in a game against the Phoenix Suns. He continues to climb the all-time scoring rankings, which have boosted his reputation as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.

Penguins Stars Join Kevin Durant at NBA Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins travelled to the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Stars in a weekend matchup. The Penguins enter holding tightly onto one of the Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference, while the Stars battle for the top spot in the Central Division and Western Conference.

NBA News / HITC / December 7

Kevin Durant suggests Jason Kidd held Cooper Flagg back earlier, but now he’s clicking

Kevin Durant did not hold back his admiration for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg after the youngster played a key role in a big win over the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / December 6

Rockets’ Kevin Durant burns Suns with history making night

HOUSTON — On a night against his former team, the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant cemented his place in NBA history once again. The Suns suffered a 117-98 blowout loss Friday night as Durant became the eighth player in league history to score 31,000 points.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 6

Rockets' Kevin Durant pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Mavericks

So far, the marriage between Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets has gone as smoothly as both sides could have hoped. Durant scored 28 points in Houston's 117-98 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday and became just the eighth player in NBA history to eclipse the 31,000-point mark.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.

Knicks make impressive NBA history, manhandle Jazz in rout

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics past depleted Lakers to fourth straight win

Tyrese Maxey continues emergence — but 76ers need others to step up

Pelicans reportedly are eager to move on from Zion Williamson

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade away Giannis Antetokounmpo

Doc Rivers: Bucks to be cautious with Giannis, even if he's 'frustrated'

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6