Kevin Durant, now a forward for the Houston Rockets, returned to Phoenix on November 7, 2026, for a game against his former team, the Phoenix Suns, at Mortgage Matchup Center. Despite a hostile reception from the home crowd, Durant said he misses living in Phoenix every day.
During the third quarter, Durant was seen high-fiving Rockets guard Amen Thompson. The Rockets lost the game, but Durant's comments highlighted his enduring affection for the city where he previously played.
