Houston’s WNBA legacy is officially restored. The Comets will be back in 2027, after the Connecticut Suns finalised selling the team and relocating. The auspicious news landed on the Rockets, celebrating ‘Legends Night’. They announced the return of a dynasty in the WNBA, the same team that won the first four league titles. Kevin Durant couldn’t be happier for the city of Houston.

“I’m so happy to see that. The Comets are a historic franchise and a historic brand,” said KD.

The process itself was long-drawn. The Connecticut Sun ownership received offers with the notion of relocating before. However, the WNBA denied requests to move the team to Boston or Hartford. Cathy Engelbert said as part of the expansion, Houston would be up next. Millions of fans and players who felt the 2008 dismantling would be the end jumped in glee.

Kevin Durant was among those people. The Slim Reaper appreciates basketball more than anything. And the Comets were special. Legends like Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson turned the Comets into a formidable force. Durant did feel for Connecticut fans. Losing a team is a nightmare for fans. But KD is confident that basketball in Connecticut is still in safe hands.

“I feel for people of Connecticut, though, because they definitely supported their team through and through. But they got UConn women’s basketball, they’ll be alright,” Durant added.

The Connecticut Suns will get a farewell season. It will be one final run for their fans, who would have to turn to a successful UConn program following the upcoming WNBA season.

The women’s basketball team is currently undefeated and has qualified for the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. They entered the competition as the winners from the previous season and have managed to consistently qualify for the knockout rounds. College basketball is a glittering development in the city. The program has won 12 national championships and made it to the Final Four 24 times. UConn is one of the premier basketball teams, often associated with its consistent winning spirit.

The Fertitta family, who own the Houston Rockets, were keen on expanding into the WNBA. They previously tried their hands at franchises in Portland and Toronto. Eventually, the chance to revive the Comets emerged. The Fertitta family agreed on a record $300 million sale to achieve the dream.

Rockets score a big win to mark the Comets’ return

The energy was palpable as Houston celebrated the return of their historic WNBA franchise. Former legends were in attendance for the historic matchup against the Knicks. The Rockets were aware of the task at hand. They executed an excellent game plan with no room for error.

The front lines were led by Kevin Durant. He had 27 points and eight assists in the 94-111 victory over the Knicks. The Rockets also addressed a number of their recurring issues in this game. Houston’s ball movement became a strength, as they assisted on 35 of 42 field goal attempts.

They also stopped shooting three-pointers. The Rockets made 15 three-pointers, shooting 42.9% from behind the arc. Against it, the Knicks were only allowed to shoot 42.2% from the field. The Rockets shut down Jalen Brunson, who scored only 12 points in the loss. Karl-Anthony Towns paced the Knicks with 22 points and eight rebounds.

Houston has been on a roll since the demoralising overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ve responded with three straight victories and improved team chemistry on the court. During this winning streak, the team has recorded 30 or more assists while maintaining a turnover rate of less than 15.

It represents a significant shift for the franchise with only two weeks until the playoffs. When the Rockets play unselfishly, they are lethal on both ends of the court. They are reaching their peak at the right time. It’s an added bonus that the city can celebrate the rebirth of its WNBA franchise during this successful run.