India, Sept. 23 -- Kevin Durant used Houston Rockets Media Day on September 22, 2026, to share his thoughts on the WNBA and the rapid growth of women's basketball. Asked about the league's increased visibility, rising player earnings and growing number of major brand partnerships, Durant praised the work done by WNBA players to elevate the sport. The veteran star also made it clear that he prefers to focus on basketball itself rather than the politics and controversy surrounding the league, dismissing those discussions as "noise."

Speaking at the Downtown Hilton in Houston ahead of his 19th NBA season, Durant fielded questions about several aspects of the upcoming campaign, including his offseason and plans for managing his workload. How...