The Houston Rockets were initially reluctant to trade for Kevin Durant due to his age, but it ultimately only took Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 pick in the draft. That is quite the deal for the Rockets, giving them a lethal scoring option who boosts their title chances.
Durant is eligible to sign an extension, as the 2025-26 season is the last on his current contract. He'll make $54.7 million. It says a lot that an extension didn't happen soon after the June trade, and based on the latest update from ESPN's Tim MacMahon, one may not happen before the start of the season.