{
  "id": 11536173,
  "title": "Rockets’ Kevin Durant responds to Victor Wembanyama’s gambling comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/rockets-kevin-durant-responds-to-victor-wembanyamas-gambling-comments",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T21:54:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-kevin-durant-responds-victor-215436248.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant addressed Victor Wembanyama’s recent remarks about athletes endorsing sports gambling companies during a media availability at the team’s training camp. Durant, who recently inked a $90 million deal with the Rockets, stated that Wembanyama’s comments are his own and not a concern for Durant. Durant emphasized that he carefully chooses partners that align with his personal values and vision. The conversation came after Wembanyama expressed disappointment in players who align with sports betting companies, stating he would never do so due to his values. Durant advised that people will make their own choices, regardless of his opinions.",
  "summary": "Ahead of Kevin Durant’s second season with the Houston Rockets , he was asked about San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s recent comments about sports gambling. Durant agreed to a $90 million contract with the Rockets last year, keeping him secured with the team for at least two seasons, including 2026-27. However, Kevin’s current deal with […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant responds to Victor…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Did Spurs' Victor Wembanyama take a jab at LeBron & Giannis amid betting deals?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/did-spurs-victor-wembanyama-take-a-jab-at-lebron-giannis-amid-betting",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:38:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}