Kevin Durant misses Rockets game vs. Pacers after hurting ankle by stepping on fan’s foot

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, center, drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, and guard Amen Thompson, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star forward Kevin Durant is not playing for the Houston Rockets on Monday night after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot during a recent game.

Coach Ime Udoka provided the update about 90 minutes before his team was scheduled to play at the Indiana Pacers, saying Durant “tweaked” the ankle. He provided no timetable for a return.

Durant was named an All-Star reserve Sunday, his 16th All-Star selection. He played nearly 38 1/2 minutes in Saturday’s 111-107 victory over Dallas. Reed Sheppard is expected to replace Durant in the lineup.

Durant has not previously missed a game this season because of injuries. He missed two games in November for personal reasons. The 37-year-old Durant is averaging a team-best 26.2 points per game.

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Kevin Durant misses Rockets game vs. Pacers after hurting ankle by stepping on fan's foot | iNFOnews.ca
Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) passes against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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