Overview

• At Houston’s media day, Durant said he envisions signing an extension, adding he cannot specify the timing.
• Durant is on a $54.7 million expiring contract for 2025-26 and is eligible for a two-year extension projected at roughly $120–$122 million if signed at the maximum.
• Rockets general manager Rafael Stone declined to discuss the status of talks, and no deadline has been set.
• Durant cited the team’s rapid progress, his relationship with coach Ime Udoka, and existing organizational ties as reasons he believes staying in Houston “feels right.”
• Houston acquired Durant from Phoenix in June for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick and draft assets; the 15-time All-Star, now 37, averaged 26.6 points last season.