Rockets put Kevin Durant front and center

Durant holds a player option for 2027-28

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

KEVIN DURANT. Via @HoustonRockets on X

What happened: The Houston Rockets singled out Kevin Durant by name on Friday, in all caps.

Why it matters: Durant, who turned 38 in September, holds a player option for the 2027-28 season, so his future in Houston stays a live question through 2026-27.

What to watch: Durant's decision on his 2027-28 player option is the next marker for his future in Houston.

Sources

@HoustonRockets 2026-10-24T04:13:38.709507+00:00

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