Taylor Rooks Hits Back Against Critics Over Her Close Bonds With Kevin Durant & Other Athletes

“This is a relationship business,” said Amazon’s Taylor Rooks at Front Office Sports’ Tuned In summit. The prominent journalist and host of NBA on Prime is known and criticized for having personal friendships with NBA players. When Tyrese Haliburton got married in Indianapolis in August 2026, Rooks was there. When Donovan Mitchell got married the next day in Connecticut, Rooks was there too. These are some players she’s covered personally before.