Hawks start Okongwu, Johnson, McCollum, Alexander-Walker and Daniels at Rockets

Houston counters with Durant, Smith Jr., Sengun, VanVleet and Thompson.

No Dunks tabs Rockets as weekend winner after back-to-back wins

Hosts cite Amen Thompson late block to seal it

Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant connect as Rockets lead Hawks 16-13

Smith Jr. paces all scorers early with 8 points.

Rockets put Kevin Durant front and center

Durant holds a player option for 2027-28

Kevin Durant joins LeBron James with 30-point opener in 20th NBA season

Durant moved into fifth all-time in 30-point games in 2026

Cooper Flagg steps aside on Kevin Durant lane drive

Durant opens 20th season 1,047 points behind Kobe Bryant

Rockets open against Mavericks on Wednesday

Dillon Brooks weighs in on Durant-Ishbia Suns dispute

Phoenix won one playoff series with Durant

Rockets fans expect Kevin Durant to stay past 2026-27 trade deadline

Durant holds a player option for the 2027-28 NBA season.

Kevin Durant highlights set stage for NBA on Prime tipoff in 7 days

Opening Night arrives Oct. 23 on Prime Video

Kevin Durant keeps climbing NBA all-time scoring list

Durant joins Rockets for preseason finale

Evening tip airs on NBA TV