Kevin Durant Out for Game 6 as Rockets Face Uncertain Offseason

Kevin Durant was officially ruled out for the Rockets' Game 6 loss to the Lakers due to a lingering ankle injury. As Houston navigates an early first-round exit, the organization faces significant questions regarding its future, including whether to retain Durant. The team's staff monitored his status closely throughout the critical playoff period, but his absence proved costly as the Rockets were eliminated from the postseason.