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Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Makes Big Decision Amid Trade Rumors

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Will Despart | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 1:58 PM ET

15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant may be entering the fourth quarter of his playing career, but that doesn't mean we won't be seeing him in the sports world for years beyond that. Durant's most recent decision pretty much guarantees Durant will remain a key figure in sports even after he retires.

According to The Athletic, Durant recently expanded his relationship with Qatar Sports Investments, the Qatari government-operated shareholding firm that owns French soccer giant Paris St. Germain. Durant is investing in the reigning UEFA Champions League winners directly, while entering a partnership that will also see him take a role with PSG's basketball club.

Kevin Durant is reportedly joining PSG as a part-owner, per @TheAthletic

“Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has expanded his relationship with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), investing directly into UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain as part of a strategic… pic.twitter.com/vM23mFRkBg
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 20, 2025

"Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has expanded his relationship with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), investing directly into UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain as part of a strategic partnership that will also see Durant consult on the club’s “potential plans” to expand into basketball," soccer insider Adam Crafton and NBA insider Joe Vardon reported.

The Athletic piece dove further into Durant's investment with the firm through his company Boardroom, describing as a "slightly convoluted affair". PSG released a statement on Monday describing Durant's history with the club and the role he will play as a shareholder moving forward.

Kevin Durant is now investing directly into Paris Saint-Germain, as @AdamCrafton_ and @joevardon called.

Two-time NBA champion was already an investor via Arctos but now has a small stake directly via PSG.

Durant will also lead on exploring a potential basketball franchise with… pic.twitter.com/aSp9lQT8Pt
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 20, 2025

"In August 2024, Durant partnered with Paris Saint-Germain through Arctos Partners, a minority shareholder in the Club. Earlier this week, Qatar Sports Investments and Boardroom Sports Holdings signed a share purchase and strategic partnership agreement whereby Durant has become a direct minority shareholder in Paris Saint-Germain," according to The Athletic.

"As part of the relationship, Boardroom and Qatar Sports Investments will partner on a wide series of commercial, investment, and content initiatives; and Durant will support the Club on its continued sports and business diversification and growth."

A consortium of sport and entertainment executives, which includes the NBA star Jimmy Butler, is expected to make an offer in excess of $200million to purchase Eagle Football’s 43 per cent stake in Premier League soccer club Crystal Palace, sources briefed on the proposed deal… pic.twitter.com/Iq8xbKI1nD
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) June 11, 2025

Durant follows Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler this summer in acquiring an ownership stake, as Butler is seeking to be a part of a new Crystal Palace ownership group in the Premier League.

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This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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