The jeers followed him throughout a grueling double-overtime battle, where the Thunder edged the Rockets 125-124 in a dramatic season-opener. Durant struggled, especially against Lu Dort’s relentless defense, finishing with 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists in 47 minutes.

Kevin Durant returns to Oklahoma City as it ushers in a new "dynasty" with a ring ceremony and title banner raising.

Durant elected to sign with the Warriors as a free agent in 2016.

NBA opening night is here at last, just 121 days after the Oklahoma City Thunder captured its first championship by outlasting the Indiana Pacers in an epic seven-game NBA Finals.

The Golden State Warriors have opened the 2025-26 NBA season with a 119-109 win on the road over the Los Angeles Lakers.

They made a big splash in the offseason acquiring C Deandre Ayton, who will provide an offensive boost underneath.