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Kevin Durant has decided the next team he wants to join after Houston Rockets, claims ex-star

Originally posted on NBA Analysis Network
By Luca Rosano | Last updated Nov 27, 2025 6:07 PM ET

Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets during the NBA offseason and so far the move has paid off.

The Houston Rockets have already established themselves as one of the best teams in the Western Conference, sitting in fourth place at 12-4.

The Rockets are coming off a thrilling win over the Golden State Warriors without Kevin Durant, who has been out the last two games due to personal reasons.

Reed Sheppard led the way for the Rockets in Durant’s absence. But for as good as the Rockets are without Durant, they are even better with him, as Durant has averaged 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists this season.

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Kevin Durant could join another team before his career is over

If and when the NBA expands, Seattle along with Las Vegas is expected to be in the mix to revive the SuperSonics.

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Seattle was awarded the SuperSonics in 1967, making them the city’s first major pro sports team.

According to Gary Payton, the SuperSonics are very close to returning and the NBA legend thinks Durant could leave Houston and join them.

“Gary Payton told me the return of the SuperSonics is “very close, very very close” and that he thinks Kevin Durant is waiting to retire until the team returns.”

Gary Payton told me the return of the Supersonics is “very close, very very close” and that he thinks Kevin Durant is waiting to retire until the team returns #106AndSports
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) November 27, 2025

Why did the SuperSonics leave Seattle?

The SuperSonics left Seattle in July 2008, as Durant and company relocated to Oklahoma City where they became the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The SuperSonics left Seattle primarily because the new ownership group, led by Clay Bennett, intended to relocate the team to Oklahoma City.

Key factors in why the SuperSonics left Seattle included the failure to secure public funding for a new or renovated arena in Seattle. There was also a lack of political support for an arena deal and legal and political battles over the team’s future.

Additionally, Oklahoma City effectively positioned itself as an ideal relocation candidate, where the Thunder have been since.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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