Kevin Durant Set for Rockets Debut in Preseason Tune-Up vs. Jazz Tonight

Houston treats the exhibition as a conditioning and evaluation step given injuries reshaping early rotations.

Overview

Durant confirmed he will play limited minutes to build conditioning in his first appearance since the summer trade to Houston.
Tipoff is 8:00 p.m. Eastern at Toyota Center, with coverage on Space City Home Network, KJZZ, and NBA League Pass.
The Rockets remain without Fred VanVleet for the season due to a torn ACL, while Dorian Finney-Smith is out, Tari Eason is questionable, and Steven Adams will rest.
Utah listed multiple players out, including Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, and Georges Niang, opening time for young wings and rookies.
Houston’s staff is expected to test rotations that feature young guards like Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, with Jazz minutes available for Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr., and Brice Sensabaugh.