{"id":712980,"date":"2026-04-18T06:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T06:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712980\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T06:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T06:26:17","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-kevin-durant-news-before-lakers-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712980\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To Kevin Durant News Before Lakers Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets<\/a> will be in Los Angeles to play the Lakers<\/a> for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.<\/p>\n

The Rockets finished the regular season with a 52-30 record, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant News Before Lakers Game\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after passing Michael Jordan<\/a> on the all-time scoring list during the game between the Miami Heat<\/a> and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Before the game, the Rockets surprisingly announced that Kevin Durant<\/a> is being listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report wrote:<\/a> \u201cRockets announce Kevin Durant is questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers with a right knee contusion\u201d<\/p>\n

Rockets announce Kevin Durant is questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers with a right knee contusion <\/p>\n

NBA Social Media Reacts To Durant News\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards<\/a> during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 2, 2026 in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about the news on social media:<\/p>\n

@BradeauxNBA:<\/a> \u201cHow in the world did Kevin Durant randomly get a right knee contusion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lakers All Day Everyday:<\/a> \u201cThere\u2019s ZERO chance KD sits out Game 1, let\u2019s not get our hopes up\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

LakersMuse:<\/a> \u201c\ud83d\udea8 This is the FIRST time this season that Kevin Durant is on the injury report with a knee issue, meaning it might be new I think he plays since it\u2019s the playoffs, but it\u2019s definitely something to monitor\u201d<\/p>\n

@HavenHoops1:<\/a> \u201cSo Kevin Durant played 78 of 82 possible games , now might miss game 1 of the playoffs?\u201d<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports:<\/a> \u201cKevin Durant is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA<\/a> Playoffs vs. the Lakers with a right knee contusion. The injury was sustained in practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it won\u2019t be a major issue this series, per Tim MacMahon.\u201d<\/p>\n

@PlayoffLAL:<\/a> \u201cSo is Kevin Durant hurt or is it just a smoke screen?\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list during the game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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