Kevin Durant rejects blanket minutes reduction at Rockets media day

Durant pushed back on the notion of enforced minute limits, signaling he expects to remain a primary on-court presence; coaches may still manage him situationally.

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- “I’m better on the court. The team is better when I’m on the court,” Durant said.
- Said he wouldn’t accept reduced minutes just because of age or total past minutes
- Left open situational reductions if games are decided early
- Rockets added veterans (e.g., Marcus Smart, Bogdanović) this offseason to deepen rotation
- Durant has a player option next season and remains core offensive focus
- Coaching staff will balance Durant’s desire with long-term health considerations

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