During his first media day sessions as a member of the Houston Rockets, new blockbuster trade acquisition Kevin Durant has revealed how he's feeling about signing a possible veteran contract extension.
Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the 15-time All-Star is indeed amenable to inking a deal to linger long-term.
Kevin Durant on signing an extension with the Houston Rockets: “I do see myself signing a contract extension. I can't tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.” pic.twitter.com/AK0tHV01Bc
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 29, 2025
“I do see myself signing a contract extension," Durant said. "I can't tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.”
How badly does Houston want to keep Kevin Durant?
Durant is currently playing on a $54.7 million expiring deal. He's eligible for a two-season, $122 million extension.
The big sticking point in negotiations this summer, reportedly, was the exact framework of a new agreement. The loaded Rockets may be looking for the 37-year-old Durant to take a haircut, while the two-time Finals MVP likely values himself a bit more highly.
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Although Durant has been a bit of a malcontent for his teams throughout his 30s, he remains incredibly productive on the hardwood. In 62 healthy games last year for the 36-46 Phoenix Suns, the 6-foot-11 Texas product averaged 26.6 points on .527/.430/.839 shooting splits, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals a night.
Houston flipped starting wings Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this summer's draft, and five future second-round picks to the Suns to obtain Durant in an epic seven-team trade this offseason.
Prior to an ill-timed Fred VanVleet ACL tear, the Durant trade was just one of the stellar summer additions that appeared ready to launch Houston into legitimate title contention once again.
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Now, Houston's short-term upside is a bit dimmer, but its future remains pretty bright — with or without Durant locked in for the long haul.
Free agent signings Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela and Josh Okogie will help accent a roster that went 52-30 last year and secured the Western Conference's No. 2 seed. Center Alperen Sengun blossomed into an All-Star, wing Amen Thompson became an All-Defensive Teamer, and forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason also took leaps.
The No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft, Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, barely played in head coach Ime Udoka's rotation, because the team was just that loaded. Now, he'll likely be pressed into a starting role to replace VanVleet.
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