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Kevin Durant questions Ime Udoka's minutes plan ahead of Rockets' season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Kevin Durant questions Ime Udoka's minutes plan ahead of Rockets' season opener

Summary

Kevin Durant expressed discontent with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka's proposal to reduce his playing time for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Durant stated, 'I'm better on the court. The team is better when I'm on the court.' The Rockets are preparing for their season opener on October 21 against the Dallas Mavericks. Following a challenging playoff exit last season, the team is looking to improve with new additions like Marcus Smart and the return of Fred VanVleet after an ACL injury. The Rockets aim to enhance team dynamics, particularly between Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson.

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Status Watch

•Durant unsure about reduced minutes under Udoka's plan.
•Rockets season begins October 21 vs. Dallas Mavericks.
•Durant missed part of last season's playoffs against the Lakers.
•Houston added Marcus Smart and reinstated Fred VanVleet this offseason.
•Durant aims to establish better synergy with teammates.

Latest Updates

11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets news: Kevin Durant isn't a fan of Ime Udoka's minutes plan for 2026-27

What they're saying

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The Houston Rockets are just under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season. The Rockets made some additions this offseason, including veteran point guard Marcus Smart, and will also be getting Fred VanVleet back after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury. The head of the snake remains Kevin Durant, who was recently […] The post Rockets news: Kevin Durant isn't a fan of Ime Udoka's minutes plan for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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