BREAKING NEWS: Oklahoma City Thunder Legend Kevin Durant Returns as Co-Owner In a monumental announcement, Oklahoma City Thunder is an investment group called Professional Basketball Club LLC, led by its Chairman, Clay Bennett has officially declared that Kevin Durant, the legendary Power forward and long-time face of the franchise, will return to the organization in 2025 as a co-owner..…

In a stunning and emotional full-circle moment, the Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that Kevin Durant — the franchise’s all-time great and one of the most transformative players in NBA history — is officially returning to the organization in a new, groundbreaking role: Co-Owner.

The Thunder, through their parent company, Professional Basketball Club LLC, led by Chairman Clay Bennett, released a formal statement this morning confirming that Durant has joined the club’s ownership group, solidifying one of the most historic reunions in modern sports history.

“This is more than a business move — it’s a homecoming,” said Bennett. “Kevin’s legacy is forever woven into the fabric of this franchise, and now, he helps shape its future.”

Durant: “This Is Where I Grew Into the Man I Am Today”

Durant, now 36, spoke to media shortly after the announcement became public, expressing both gratitude and a deep emotional connection to the city that watched him rise from phenom to MVP.

“Oklahoma City raised me,” Durant said. “This is where I grew into the man I am today — on and off the court. To return now, not just as a former player, but as a partner and steward of the franchise’s future, means the world to me.”

Durant was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007 before the team relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008. Over the next eight seasons, he became the face of the Thunder, winning the 2014 NBA MVP, earning seven All-Star selections, and leading the team to the 2012 NBA Finals.

His controversial departure to Golden State in 2016 left a complicated legacy in OKC, but over time, the relationship between Durant and the city has slowly mended. Today’s announcement marks a complete reconciliation — and a new era.

A Symbolic and Strategic Return

Durant’s role will be more than symbolic. Sources confirm that as a minority stakeholder, he will be involved in:

• Player mentorship and development initiatives

• Community outreach and youth basketball programs

• Front-office advisory input on branding and culture

“KD is not just investing capital — he’s investing time, energy, and vision into the future of Thunder basketball,” said Thunder GM Sam Presti, who maintained a close relationship with Durant even after his departure.

Reaction Across the NBA World

The announcement has sent shockwaves through the basketball community.

Russell Westbrook, Durant’s longtime teammate and fellow OKC legend, reacted on social media with a simple message:

“Full circle. Proud of you, brother.”

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver also released a statement:

“Kevin Durant’s return to Oklahoma City in an ownership role is a powerful example of how legacies can evolve and deepen. It speaks to the maturity and long-term vision of both KD and the Thunder organization.”

Fans gathered outside Paycom Center within hours of the news, holding signs reading “Welcome Home, KD” and “Thunder Forever.”

What This Means for the Thunder

The move comes at a time when Oklahoma City is one of the league’s most promising young teams, led by superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rising big man Chet Holmgren, and a deep, talented roster.

Durant’s involvement adds a powerful layer of experience, leadership, and star power to a franchise already poised for greatness in the next era.

“This isn’t about the past,” Durant emphasized. “It’s about building something special for the future — and I want to be part of that.”

A Legacy Reclaimed — A Future Reimagined

Kevin Durant’s return to the Thunder organization as a co-owner is more than a business headline — it’s a story of growth, reconciliation, and the power of legacy. As the Thunder continue to rise, they now do so with a legend among them — this time, not on the hardwood, but in the boardroom.