HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets announced Sunday they have signed forward Kevin Durant to a contract extension, securing the services of one of the NBA's all-time greats just months after brining him to townin a historic seven-team trade.

Durant joined the Rockets on July 6, 2025, as part of an NBA-record transaction that brought the former MVP to Houston from Phoenix. The extension ensures the 15-time All-Star will continue his career in a Rockets uniform.

According to The Associated Press , the deal could keep Durant with the Rockets through the 2027-28 season and be worth $90 million, with the second year at Durant's option. If Durant plays both seasons as planned, that would push his on-court earnings to nearly $600 million, which could be an NBA record depending on how long LeBron Ja

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