Kevin Durant is reportedly not demanding a max deal, and his next, smaller contract with the Rockets could be helpful as their payroll is starting to get expensive.
After acquiring the league’s superstar Kevin Durant in a historic seven-team trade this offseason, the Houston Rockets are already thinking about his future with the team.
Durant is entering the final year of his current contract, worth around $54.7 million. For now, however, both sides are willing to wait before signing an extension.
The upcoming contract extension could come at a significant discount, as Durant is reportedly not looking to sign a max deal with the Rockets. This could help the team, whose payroll is becoming tighter.
"Durant doesn’t seem to be demanding a max deal. There are reports that the veteran forward isn’t looking to pull every penny he can on his next contract," Spotrac’s Keith Smith reports.
"That’s big for the Rockets, who are starting to get a little expensive," he adds.
Durant, who turns 37 in September, is still one of the league’s top offensive players.
Last season with the Phoenix Suns, he averaged 27.9 points on 53/42/88 shooting splits. He also averaged 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists while playing around 36 minutes per game.
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