Durant s contract renewal suspense: Rockets future blueprint begins

On August 11, according to NBC Sports reporter Kurt-Hellin, the Houston Rockets and superstar Kevin Durant may reach a prominent contract renewal of about $100 million.

This contract is below the maximum salary standard. You should know that Durant could have signed up to a two-year renewal contract with the Rockets for up to $122.1 million. Next season, Durant will earn $54.7 million, the last year of his current contract. According to Hailin, a source interviewed by NBC Sports during the summer league revealed that Durant may accept a two-year contract of about $100 million, which is about $10 million less than his maximum salary, but the average annual average can still reach $50 million. In short, if he renews the contract for 100 million in two years, he will get a total of $22.1 million less. The Rockets paid a huge price to get Durant, giving away Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 picks for this year's draft and five second round picks. Last season, Durant was in a state of great shape, averaged 26.6 points per game, shooting 52.7% from the field, 43.0% from three-point shooting, and 83.9% from free throws. Such efficient performance makes the Rockets' deal seem full of potential. Now, with the addition of Durant, the Rockets have formed a strong core lineup composed of Amen Thompson, Alperen Shinkin, Jabarri Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet. It is worth mentioning that Rockets head coach Uduka worked with Durant at the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season. The two have a good relationship, which may also add weight to Durant staying in the team.

Durant is a basketball legend, 15 All-Stars, and averaged 27.2 points in his career in 1,123 NBA games, with 7.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists. In 2017 and 2018, he won consecutive championships with the Golden State Warriors and won two Finals MVPs. Although he has not attended the Rockets' press conference yet, according to The Athletic reporters Kelly Ico and Sam Amik, Durant is "extremely excited" about joining Houston. According to sources close to him, Durant is optimistic about the competitive team of Houston, which has not only a talented coaching staff, but also a top five defensive lineup in the league. He was at the Fanatics Fest event in New York and was interviewed, smiling brightly in front of hundreds of enthusiastic fans.

Although Durant has one season left in his current contract and may not sign a contract extension when he is eligible for renewal in July, team sources firmly believe that the two sides will engage in long-term cooperation. Judging from the current situation, the Rockets' future prospects are bright. If Durant renews his contract, he will inject strong momentum into the team, and his cooperation with his teammates is also exciting. In the new season, can this brand-new Rockets team overcome all obstacles and strive for the championship under the leadership of Durant? Let's wait and see.