Kevin Durant re-ups with Houston on 2-year contract

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) greets fans during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Kevin Durant signed a two-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets, the team announced, keeping him under contract through the 2027–28 NBA season.

Durant joined Houston in July in a seven-team trade and agreed to an extension valued at $90 million, which is below the maximum amount he was eligible to receive. Team officials said the deal aligns with the organization’s long-term plans.

Durant, a four-time scoring champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist, is part of a core that includes Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. The Rockets said his experience and production support the team’s goal of building a contender.

The extension follows Houston’s effort to secure Durant after the multi-team trade.

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