As the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant this offseason in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns, they made clear their intention to acclerate the timeline of their young core, placing them into championship contention as early as possible with the addition of a superstar-caliber scorer.
Now, with the news that the organization has extended Durant on a two-year, $90 million contract that will take him through the end of the 2027-28 season, they have also signalled a serious intention to compete for the coming seasons, finally bringing the team back into the limelight after what felt like a long, long wait for Rockets fans everywhere.