The Houston Rockets and forward Kevin Durant have come to terms on a 2 year, $90M contract extension the team confirmed Sunday.
Durant, who was eligible to receive a $210M maximum value contract, left money on the table in an effort to give Houston roster flexibility. The Rockets acquired Durant this past July as part of a 7 team trade, and will now lean on him to help carry the offensive load in 2025-26.
The 37 year old now has 3 years, and $144.7M remaining on his contract with the extension now in place. A 15x All-Star, Durant is the rare player who figures to age well as he’s heavily reliant on his smooth jump shot and mid-range game as opposed to high flying dunks, or getting to the rim to score his points.
Last year, Durant shot an NBA best 49.7% on his jump shots, and 53.1% on mid-range shots en route to a 26.6pts/6reb/4.2ast per game stat line with Phoenix.
Already a future hall of famer, the veteran forward has a chance to continue climbing the all-time NBA scoring ranks this season if he stays healthy. By scoring at least 990 points this year, Durant would move into 6th place all time, passing Wilt Chamberlain and Dirk Nowitzki in the process.
Houston will look to kick things off on a positive note when they take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
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