KD can sign 122 million in 2 years in July~ Famous reporter: The Rockets firmly believe that the partnership with Durant is long-term

According to ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania, multiple sources revealed that 36-year-old superstar Durant was sent to the Rockets, and the Suns received Jaylen Green and Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 picks for the first round this year and 5 second picks (the No. 59 pick for the Rockets in 2025, the two second picks for the Rockets in 2026, the second pick for the Celtics in 2030 and the second pick for the Rockets in 2032).

According to the joint report of The Athletic reporter Sam Amick and Rockets reporter Kelly Iko, Durant's current contract has one year left. However, when the conditions for early renewal are met in July this year, he may not renew the contract in advance, but several sources on the Rockets revealed that they firmly believe that this will be a long-term cooperative relationship. Judging from the book strength, the Rockets' potential seems to have great development prospects.

According to Bobby Marks, a well-known ESPN salary expert, starting from July 7, Durant is eligible to sign a two-year, $122 million maximum salary renewal contract with the Rockets. If he waits for another 6 months, the amount of the contract can be signed will increase by $2 million (i.e. $124 million for two years).

Durant's salary was $54.71 million in the 2025-26 season. In September this year, he will turn 37.

In the 2024-25 season, 36-year-old Durant played 62 regular season games for the Suns, averaging 36.5 minutes per game, scoring 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks, with shooting percentages in the three events being 52.7%, 43.0% and 83.9% respectively.