This is the salary Kevin Durant could receive if he signs with the Houston Rockets

It seems to be an open secret now. Kevin Durant has asked for a transfer to the Phoenix Suns, and there are fewer and fewer doubts that his destination this summer will be the Houston Rockets. The Texan franchise has protected Draft picks to return to the Suns, as well as young talent to offer for the operation. In addition to all of that, they will have to crunch the numbers because KD's salary would be very high.

He is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, a player who remains impactful and possesses the ability to provide a qualitative boost to any team. However, the fact that he could earn over 50 million dollars in the next three years, considering he is already 36, makes any franchise interested in signing him have to think it over. Kevin Durant is guaranteed over 54 million dollars in salary next season and by its end, in 2026, he would be eligible for a two-year extension worth 120 million dollars.

Everything indicates that the management of the Houston Rockets is willing to part with some young talent, like Jabari Smith, as well as with Draft picks and protected selections to secure his services, suggesting that they do not want Kevin Durant solely for one season but would be willing to pay those 120 million if the player demands it. This could impact the team's competitiveness, and the big question would be whether the player would be willing to give up money in exchange for a more certain chance at a championship ring.

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