Kevin Durant news
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The gist
Kevin Durant, 38, enters his 19th NBA season and second with the Houston Rockets.
At 38, his ranking and Rockets future are the debate.
Background
Durant is entering his second season with the Houston Rockets after turning 38 on September 29. He is the NBA's fifth all-time leading scorer and averaged over 25 points for the 17th season in 2025-26, showing no signs of slowing down. With his 20th NBA season on the horizon, previews and rankings have focused on where he stands among the league's best.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026Kevin Durant poses for a photo during Houston Rockets Media Day in Houston, Texas.
- Sep 29, 2026Durant turns 38.
- Oct 8, 2026NBA China Games 2026 preview notes Durant is set to begin his 19th NBA season and second with the Rockets.
- Oct 9, 2026Durant plays for the Rockets in a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks in Macao, with David Beckham and Jackie Chan looking on.
- Oct 10, 2026Rockets 2026-2027 player previews for Durant are published, noting it will mark his 20th NBA season.
- Oct 13, 2026An article asks where Kevin Durant ranks ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- Oct 14, 2026Durant is ranked second-best NBA player in an important category, while a prediction says the Rockets will trade him to the Knicks.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- NBA.com notes Durant, the league's fifth all-time leading scorer, has shown no signs of slowing down, averaging over 25 points for the 17th season in 2025-26.
- Caution
- The Sporting News predicts the Rockets will trade Durant for a Knicks $212M two-time NBA champion and draft capital.
Still unverified
The prediction that the Rockets will trade Kevin Durant to the Knicks for a $212M two-time NBA champion and draft capital is a single-source forecast, not a confirmed transaction.