{"id":574563,"date":"2026-04-01T06:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/574563\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:14:28","slug":"kevin-durant-is-beyond-hyped-for-the-comets-wnba-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/574563\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Durant is beyond hyped for the Comets’ WNBA return"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Houston Rockets<\/a> claimed their third consecutive win after handily defeating the New York Knicks, 111-94, at Toyota Center on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The Rockets looked impressive throughout the contest and did not disappoint their special guests: WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They were present at the venue to honor the looming return of the Houston Comets to the WNBA<\/a>. The Comets will take over the franchise of the Connecticut Sun and will relocate to Clutch City. They will play in 2027.<\/p>\n

Many are excited<\/a> to see the Comets’ revival, including Rockets forward Kevin Durant<\/a>, as reported by ESPN’s Chancellor Johnson.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m so happy to see that. The Comets are a historic franchise and a historic brand that kickstarted the WNBA,\u201d said Durant.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m glad they’re back, glad we honored the legends that played for the Comets earlier before the game started. Can’t wait to see WNBA basketball in Houston.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two-time Finals MVP also had a message for the fans of the Sun, who have competed in the WNBA since 2003, including four trips to the finals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel for the people of Connecticut though because they definitely supported the team through and through. But they have UConn’s women’s basketball, they’ll be all right,\u201d said Durant with a smile.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant is excited to see the WNBA back in Houston:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Comets are a historic franchise and a historic brand\u201d <\/p>\n

He added he feels bad for Connecticut fans but added:<\/p>\n

\u201cThey got UCONN women\u2019s basketball, they\u2019ll be iight.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/jGtr7AikhT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The 37-year-old star led the Rockets against the Knicks with a game-high 27 points on 10-of-18 shooting. He also tallied six rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks.<\/p>\n

Durant has often talked about being a fan of the WNBA, and with the Comets’ upcoming return, he might become even more invested in the league.<\/p>\n

The Comets won four straight titles in the WNBA before being disbanded in 2008 due to financial constraints.<\/p>\n

The Houston Rockets claimed their third consecutive win after handily defeating the New York Knicks, 111-94, at Toyota Center on Tuesday. The Rockets looked impressive throughout the contest and did not disappoint their special guests: WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson.<\/p>\n