Durant Backs WNBA, Calls League Politics 'Just Noise' at Rockets Media Day
The short version
- Durant spoke at Rockets media day ahead of his 19th NBA season
- He dismissed WNBA-related political controversy as 'noise' and voiced support for the league
- Durant cited WNBA growth in revenue, visibility, and player endorsement deals
- Houston's WNBA franchise, the Comets, is set to return in 2027
- Rockets open the season vs. Dallas Mavericks in Macao on Oct. 9 and 11
Kevin Durant voiced strong support for the WNBA and its growth while dismissing the political controversies surrounding the league ahead of his first season with Houston.
Kevin Durant addressed reporters at Houston Rockets media day on Tuesday at the Downtown Hilton in Houston as he prepares for his 19th NBA season and first with the Rockets.
Asked about the political divisiveness surrounding the WNBA, Durant said he cares about the sport itself rather than the politics surrounding it, using profane language to dismiss the controversy.
Durant pointed to the league's momentum, citing rising player earnings, growing visibility, and several WNBA stars with signature brands and major endorsement deals. He described the women as businesswomen building profiles beyond the game.
Houston is set to rejoin the WNBA landscape when the Comets return in 2027 following the Connecticut Sun's franchise relocation.
Durant and the Rockets open their 60th NBA season against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA China Games, scheduled for October 9 and 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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