Kevin Durant may be looking at a two-year, $100 million extension rather than a full maximum deal, according to NBC Sports. One source told the outlet during Summer League that the forward could agree to a contract worth around $50 million annually — roughly $10 million less per season than the max.
The Houston Rockets are reportedly not pushing for a maximum extension at this time. On The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said the team “aren’t going all in” on securing a long-term deal for Durant. While this does not rule out an agreement, Houston appears content to let the situation play out into the season.
Brian Windhorst added that Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has a recent history of signing big contracts but often prefers shorter terms. This approach could align with offering Durant a lucrative but shorter deal.
Durant, who turns 37 next month, arrived in Houston in July via a seven-team trade. The Rockets parted with multiple young players and future draft picks to land the two-time Finals MVP, signaling a win-now move while still keeping long-term options open.
In the 2024-25 season with the Phoenix Suns, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while shooting 52.3% from the field and 43.1% from beyond the arc. Despite his age, those numbers show he remains among the NBA’s most efficient scorers.
Houston’s current roster blends emerging talent like Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason with experienced players including Fred VanVleet and Clint Capela. Maintaining salary cap flexibility could help the team retool quickly around its young core while still benefiting from Durant’s scoring and playoff experience.
For now, Durant enters the season on the final year of his four-year, $194 million contract signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021. How he and the Rockets navigate extension talks could influence Houston’s trajectory over the next two seasons.
