The Houston Rockets are going into another matchup with Kevin Durant's former team, the Phoenix Suns, on Saturday night. Durant spent two seasons with the Suns after a midseason trade in 2023-24. Speaking of previous Durant seasons, so far in…
Kevin Durant is averaging 20.8 points per game through the first nine games of the 2026-27 NBA season for the Houston Rockets, marking the second-lowest scoring rate of his career. Despite the drop from his typical output, Last Word On Basketball argues that Rockets supporters should be thrilled with this development as the team thrives with a more balanced attack.
The decline stems largely from reduced volume rather than poor shooting efficiency, with Durant attempting a career-low 12.4 field goals per game while still converting 52.7% from the floor. Writer Jimmy Vik highlights that Alperen Şengün has assumed the team's highest usage rate, allowing Houston to lighten Durant's workload and keep him fresh for the postseason.
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