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Kevin Durant Commits to Rockets' Rebuild, Eyes Championship

10/4/2025

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Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets for the 2025-26 NBA season, per ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
Durant intends to sign an extension, signaling commitment to Houston's rebuilding-to-contender arc.
He praises Rockets' core, Alperen Sengün and Amen Thompson, and defends Tari Eason after a snub.
The Rockets are exploring a veteran point guard, with Russell Westbrook as a fit.

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Story summary

Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets for the 2025-26 NBA season, per ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
Durant intends to sign an extension, signaling commitment to Houston's rebuilding-to-contender arc.
He praises Rockets' core, Alperen Sengün and Amen Thompson, and defends Tari Eason after a snub.
The Rockets are exploring a veteran point guard, with Russell Westbrook as a fit.