"Durant was eligible for a maximum contract extension of $120 million over two years but understood when he chose the Rockets as a trade destination that he would be sacrificing money on a new deal -- in this case around $30 million -- so that the two sides could partner for the long term and give the franchise team-building flexibility."
"The Rockets acquired Durant in July as part of the largest trade in NBA history, a historic seven-team deal that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach and second-round picks Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea to the Phoenix Suns. The addition of Durant elevated the Rockets -- the reigning No. 2 seed in the Western Conference -- as a legitimate NBA title contender, teaming the two-time champion and two-time Finals MVP with young stars Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson."
Kevin Durant agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with a player option for 2027-28, accepting about $30 million less than the maximum to preserve roster flexibility. Durant now holds the NBA career earnings record at $598.2 million based on current and future salaries and is earning $54.7 million this season. The Rockets acquired Durant in July in a seven-team trade, significantly boosting their title prospects by pairing him with Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. Durant is a 15-time All-Star and elite shooter, leading the league on several jump-shooting metrics, addressing clear Rockets weaknesses in jump and isolation efficiency.
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