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Kevin Durant returns to Austin for Rockets vs. Spurs matchup
NBA player Kevin Durant is set to return to Austin, Texas, to play for the Houston Rockets against the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center. This marks a significant homecoming for the former University of Texas Longhorn, who played for the university during the 2006/07 season.
Durant, who averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds during his single year at Texas, described the city and university as his "foundation," noting that he grew up significantly while living there without family or friends. His jersey number, 35, was retired by the university in 2009.
The upcoming game is part of the I-35 series, with the Spurs playing in Austin for the ninth time. This follows a previous homecoming in February 2025 when Durant was a member of the Phoenix Suns.
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Austin · Houston Rockets · Kevin Durant · San Antonio Spurs · University of Texas
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Houston Rockets are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Austin. www.basketusa.com · www.si.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kevin Durant played for the University of Texas in the 2006/07 season. www.basketusa.com · www.si.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game is being held at the Moody Center. www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] This is the ninth time the Spurs have played in Austin.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The University of Texas retired Durant's number 35 in 2009. www.basketusa.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Durant previously played in Austin in February 2025 while with the Phoenix Suns. www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Durant averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game during his time at Texas. www.basketusa.com