The Houston Rockets and their star Kevin Durant They reached an agreement for a two-year contract extension and $90 millionas confirmed by his business partner Rich Kleiman to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Durant, who was eligible for a maximum of $120 million, decided to sacrifice some of the salary to give Houston more flexibility in building the team, according to the report.
The veteran forward was acquired this summer from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade, the largest in NBA history. NBA. In that deal, the Rockets sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and No. 10 draft pick Khaman Maluach to Phoenix.
With this renewal, Durant will earn $54.7 million this season, and will be linked to the Rockets for a total of $144.7 million over the next three years. The agreement includes a player option for the 2027-28 campaign.
In addition, the two-time Finals MVP breaks a historical record: he becomes the player with the highest accumulated earnings in NBA history, with $583.9 million, surpassing LeBron James, according to Charania.
Last season with the Suns, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 62 games, standing out for leading the league in shooting effectiveness: 49.7% on jumpers and 53.1% on mid-range shots.
At 37 years old, Durant continues to demonstrate validity and ambition. His renewal is part of an intense summer for the Rockets, who also extended the contracts of coach Ime Udoka, Steven Adams, and Jabari Smith Jr.. In addition, Fred VanVleet signed an extension before seriously injuring his anterior cruciate ligament, which could keep him out for the entire season.
The Rockets will debut in the 2025-26 NBA season this Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Durant as the new face of a franchise that seeks to return to the league’s elite.
