Overview
- Durant said Monday the extension was an “obvious” choice after conversations with general manager Rafael Stone and coach Ime Udoka.
- The agreement is valued at about $90 million and includes a player option, according to initial reporting by ESPN citing business partner Rich Kleiman.
- He passed on an estimated $122 million maximum to give the Rockets greater flexibility for future roster moves.
- If he plays through the term, his on-court earnings would approach $600 million, a figure some reports note could challenge league records depending on LeBron James’ future.
- Houston opens Tuesday against the Thunder, set to be Durant’s first game with the Rockets following his summer trade from Phoenix.