Former teammates Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook exchange words after preseason game

This weekend, Kevin Durant ended a 552-day wait and returned to NBA court. Durant and Brooklyn Nets were up against Washington Wizards – who lost 119-114. While Durant scored 15 points, fans also seemed to focus on Durant-Russell Westbrook embrace courtside. Westbrook, who played 2019-20 season with Houston Rockets, was traded to Wizards. Durant was out due to his Achilles heel and played for first time since June 2019. 

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KD and Russ Westbrook share a moment during ir preseason matchup

Before y went ir separate ways. both Durant and Westbrook spent eight seasons playing for OKC Thunder as teammates. t being able to win a title, Durant went to Golden State Warriors in 2016, while Westbrook was traded in 2019. As of w, Durant has won two NBA titles with Warriors, while Westbrook was unable to participate in a deep playoff run with Rockets. 

Though y both did t play against each or as Westbrook sat game out, both stars appear to be on good terms. With Durant leaving OKC Thunders, rumours of beef between two had followed. ir warm courtside interaction put those rumours to rest, especially after Durant has even defended Westbrook for being labelled a bad teammate by many. 

Durant spoke about statements made being unfair, especially since he was one who to play with Golden State Warriors. "I always thought that was igrant," Durant said, speaking of people assuming he was t liked. "re was definitely some bad blood between m," one fan wrote, w agreeing that y seem to have buried hatchet. 

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(Im credits: AP, Russell Westbrook Instagram)