Kevin Durant, now with the Rockets, wants to reunite with Russell Westbrook but says no talks have happened, and a move won’t be possible until after January 2026.

Kevin Durant, newly acquired by the Houston Rockets, expressed interest in reuniting with former teammate Russell Westbrook, calling him a legend and saying a return to the NBA would be "dope," but confirmed no such move has been discussed. While Durant sees himself signing a contract extension with Houston and praised the team’s turnaround under coach Ime Udoka, a reunion with Westbrook is unlikely before January 2026 due to NBA salary cap rules. Westbrook, a free agent after playing for the Denver Nuggets, remains unsigned, and the Rockets cannot sign him until clearing the first apron. Durant is set to make his Rockets debut in the preseason, joining a young core as Houston aims to remain competitive.