NBA playoffs 2026: Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 1 vs. Lakers

Story byThe Los Angeles Lakers won’t be the only team missing a star in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets.Hours before the series was set to begin, the Rockets ruled out Kevin Durant with a knee contusion. He had previously been listed as questionable.Rockets head coach Ime Udoka told reporters, “Hopefully it’s a one-game thing.”This. article will be updated with more information.