Kevin Durant isn’t backing off the idea of another Olympic run.
"It definitely would be amazing."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 8, 2026
Rockets star Kevin Durant on whether he'd consider representing USA Basketball at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles 🗣
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The Rockets star, now heading into his 19th NBA season at 38, said he’d love another chance to wear Team USA colors at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, even if plenty can change before then. Durant, who helped lead the United States to gold in Paris in 2024 alongside LeBron James and Stephen Curry, is still looking down the road at one more shot on the biggest international stage.
Asked while overseas in China for preseason games against the Dallas Mavericks before the 2026-27 season, Durant kept his answer simple and direct after a quick smirk for the camera.
“We'll see,” Durant said. “I mean, it definitely would be amazing.
It's always incredible to represent your country, and I would love the opportunity again. But a lot could happen in that time.
So many great players in the league, so the most I can do is stay on top of my game.”
That message tracks with what Durant has been saying for a while. In February, he told ESPN he wants to play in the 2028 Los Angeles games, but that it would depend on where his career stands and how well he’s still performing by then. He also said at that time he would put his “name in the hat” for the roster.
Durant has also made it clear there was never a “Last Dance” moment when he, Curry, and James won gold in 2024. While Steph and LeBron are unlikely to be in Los Angeles in 2028, Durant appears intent on keeping the door open for himself.
Already the most decorated USA Men’s Basketball player of all time, Durant could add a fifth straight gold medal if he gets the chance to lead Team USA again.
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