NBA star forward Kevin Durant to wear No. 7 with Houston Rockets, team announces

The Houston Rockets announced that newly acquired star forward Kevin Durant will wear jersey number 7 during the 2025-26 NBA season, as revealed on the team's social media platforms.

Durant, a 15-time All-Star, joined the Rockets through a historic seven-team trade. The 36-year-old previously wore number 35 with the Phoenix Suns but has familiarity with number 7 from his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets and the 2024 U.S. Olympic team that won gold in Paris.

Other notable Rockets players who have worn number 7 include Cam Whitmore, Victor Oladipo, Carmelo Anthony, and Jeremy Lin. Fans can currently pre-order Durant's new Rockets jerseys both online and at the team's physical store.