As the Houston Rockets made the move for Kevin Durant this offseason, they were well aware that they would need to begin considering a potential extension for the veteran forward almost immediately following his arrival.
However, before tying up a large amount of money in their new superstar, perhaps limiting their flexibility during the most vital period for their organization in over a decade, they must first see what kind of impact Durant can have on the team's potential.
It is highly unusual for a team like the Rockets, who surged to the second seed in the loaded Western Conference last season, to go hunting for a player of Durant's caliber on the trade market.