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Durant Rejects Minutes Cut Despite Udoka’s Health Concerns

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC · How we work

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Durant Wants Full Minutes

Kevin Durant says he wants to play full minutes despite concerns.
He averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 78 games last season.
Coach Ime Udoka urged cutting Durant’s minutes to keep him healthier for the playoffs.
Fred VanVleet’s return and added veterans give Udoka options to shave minutes without a hard cap.

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Durant Defends WNBA

History

Historical Context

The WNBA was founded on April 24 1996 and launched its first season on June 21 1997 with eight teams, drawing 14,284 fans to the opening game and averaging 7,106 per match that year. NBA backing helped grow the league to 15 franchises, boosting franchise values and endorsements. Today Kevin Durant and coach Ime Udoka discuss minute usage as Durant champions the league’s expanding market.

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Durant Wants Full Minutes

Kevin Durant says he wants to play full minutes despite concerns.
He averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 78 games last season.
Coach Ime Udoka urged cutting Durant’s minutes to keep him healthier for the playoffs.
Fred VanVleet’s return and added veterans give Udoka options to shave minutes without a hard cap.

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