May 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kevin Durant attends the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Could Houston Rockets Kevin Durant Return to Rucker Park?

Originally posted on Houston Rockets on SI
By Alec Elijah | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 2:30 PM ET

It was announced on the Rucker Park Instagram that the streetball league was NBA and NCAA-sanctioned, which allows players in both leagues to play in the Rucker Park Men's Pro-Am.

"We are extremely excited to announce that Rucker Park Streetball is officially NBA and NCAA sanctioned, allowing players from both organizations to play at the most iconic court in streetball. NCAA and NBA players can be rostered on Rucker Park Men’s Pro-Am teams in their offseasons and compete alongside the Mecca’s rising stars." wrote the Rucker Park media team.

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Heading into his age-37 season, it may raise a red flag for Houston to see Durant getting physical in the courts of Harlem; however, the skillful 7-footer cannot get enough basketball, which could entice the future Hall of Famer to make his return to the infamous Rucker Park court.

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