Rockets GM Rafael Stone just dropped a bomb about Kevin Durant’s future, and if you thought the Western Conference was getting a break from KD, you thought wrong. Stone told Rockets insider Ben DuBose that Durant expressed “how happy he is here” at the end of the 2025-26 season, and get this, he wants to remain with Houston. Yeah, you heard that right, a future Hall of Famer is feeling the love and wants to stick around.
KD’s Vibe Is Immaculate in Houston
This isn’t just some polite fluff, either. According to Adam Wexler of Sports Talk 790, Stone added some real insight. He said Durant’s “fit’s been really good,” that he “feels like he’s really happy to be here,” and he’s been “a good teammate.” Stone even noted, “He just wants to hoop, which fits great with our culture.” That’s huge! It sounds like a perfect match, and that kind of chemistry is gold. Durant still has one season left before his 2027-28 player option, and the GM confirmed they’ll “definitely sit down and talk at the end of this year” when that option is on the table. The mutual interest is there, folks.
Still Dominating Even at 37
Let’s not forget what Kevin Durant brings to the floor, even at 37 years old. His first season with the Rockets was straight-up strong. He wasn’t just an All-Star, he snagged an All-NBA Second Team selection. KD was putting up 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, hitting a ridiculous 52 percent of his field goals and 41.3 percent from deep. That kind of efficiency is wild and was a major reason Houston even sniffed the playoffs. He was limited to just one postseason appearance due to injury, and without him, the Rockets fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. But now, with Fred VanVleet back in the lineup alongside Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. around Durant, it would be anything but surprising to see them in the Western Conference playoff race.
So, with KD feeling good, playing great, and a solid crew around him, the Rockets are absolutely eyeing a deeper run in the Western Conference. This isn’t just about the upcoming season, it’s about the future. Keep your eyes on Houston, because if they can keep this energy, they’re gonna be a problem for a long time.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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