Kevin Durant will miss Game 4 of the Rockets-Lakers first round series in the NBA's Western Conference playoffs.

Event Overview

Kevin Durant out for Rockets’ must-win Game 4 versus Lakers

Updated 6 days ago
New York Post
Fox News
2 articles2 sources
Summary

Durant, 37, has only been limited to one appearance during the playoffs, missing Game 1 due to a knee injury, and he was declared out of Game 3 with an ankle injury. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

What This Means

This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include New York Post, Fox News.

Original Reporting (2)
Kevin Durant will miss Game 4 of the Rockets-Lakers first round series in the NBA's Western Conference playoffs.
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/26/2026

Kevin Durant out for Rockets’ must-win Game 4 versus Lakers

Kevin Durant will again be unavailable to help his Rockets team. Durant has been out for two of the three games during the bewildering series between the Lakers and Rockets, as he will also miss Game 4 due to an ankle injury, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Durant has a bone bruise that would typically sideline him.

Kevin Durant expected to miss Game 4 as Rockets face elimination against LeBron James and Lakers: report
Fox News4/26/2026

Kevin Durant expected to miss Game 4 as Rockets face elimination against LeBron James and Lakers: report

Nick Wright unveils his latest NBA Title Pie, highlighting the Los Angeles Lakers, Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The Houston Rockets will be without one of their All-Stars as they face a potential sweep to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Kevin Durant is not expected to suit up for the Rockets in Game 4 of the.