NBA Rumors: This is the situation for Kevin Durant's renewal with the Rockets

The Houston Rockets made one of the most sensational moves of the summer by acquiring the services of Kevin Durant. The Texan franchise reached an agreement with the Phoenix Suns sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a significant number of draft picks to secure the arrival of the veteran forward.

Despite the magnitude of the trade, there is still no agreement between the player and the Rockets for a contract extension. According to Tim McMahon of ESPN, the Houston organization is not rushing nor showing much willingness to commit to a new deal for the 36-year-old player. In The Hoop Collective podcast, McMahon explained, "The Rockets are not going all in — at least from what it seems and from what I've heard — for an extension for Kevin Durant. That doesn't mean it won't happen, but there have been rumors that Durant is not going to demand the full maximum. I don't know if the Rockets will offer something close to the max." Could NBA rumors about a possible mid-term exit start to emerge?

Kevin Durant will face the upcoming season with a salary of 54.7 million dollars, corresponding to the final year of his current contract. Following the trade, he is eligible to sign a two-year extension approximating 119 million dollars. This scenario sets the stage for a complex negotiation, taking into account both the player's status and the franchise's strategy.

The 15-time All-Star and one-time MVP forward remains one of the league's top figures despite his age. In the previous season, he averaged 26.6 points per game, with a 53 percent field goal percentage and 43 percent from three-point range, figures that keep him at the forefront of the NBA offensively.

After making a significant investment to bring him in, the Rockets aim to secure Durant's continuity in the long run. The addition of the veteran opens a window of opportunity in the Western Conference, where Houston aims to establish itself as a title contender. However, the outcome of the contract negotiations will be crucial in determining if the bet made this summer translates into a stable project around one of the league's biggest stars.

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