The Houston Rockets are not expected to offer Kevin Durant a maximum contract extension soon, according to recent reports.
Tim MacMahon shared on The Hoop Collective podcast that the Rockets “aren’t going all in” on an extension for Durant. While it does not rule out a deal, the team appears hesitant to commit to a full max contract. There are also indications Durant may not push aggressively for one.
Brian Windhorst added that the Rockets seem prepared to enter the season with Durant on his current expiring contract. He noted that Houston’s general manager, Rafael Stone, has signed several large contracts in recent years but mostly on shorter terms.
Durant, who turns 37 next month, joined Houston in July via a seven-team trade. He is in the final year of his four-year, $194 million deal. The Rockets gave up promising young players and draft picks to acquire the veteran star.
Despite Durant’s age, his recent performance remains strong. In the 2024-25 season with Phoenix, he averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while shooting over 52% from the field and 43% from three-point range.
The Rockets have a young core including Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, alongside veterans like Fred VanVleet and Clint Capela. Keeping flexibility under the salary cap may be a strategic priority for Houston as they balance veteran presence with development.
