Overview
- The Rockets officially listed Durant out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, his second straight absence.
- He also sat Monday in a 114-92 win at Phoenix, which was his first missed game of the season.
- Houston has not shared specifics, and Shams Charania's reporting matches the team's description of a family matter.
- A local radio claim that Durant is becoming a father remains unverified and is not confirmed by major outlets.
- The Rockets are 10-4 with elite offensive metrics and have adjusted rotations to cover the short-term absence.