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Durant Excited to Be Playing in Texas Again After Blockbuster Summer Trade to Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant, entering his 19th NBA season, aims to sign a two-year extension worth up to $120 million to stay with the Rockets beyond his current contract.
- On Monday at Houston's media day, Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets forward, said he intends to sign an extension but cannot say when on his 37th birthday at Toyota Center, Houston.
- By trading for Durant, the Rockets completed a July blockbuster deal sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns, instantly positioning Houston as a potential Western Conference contender.
- Financially, Durant enters the final year of a four-year, $194.2 million deal, will make $54.7 million this season, and is eligible for a two-year, $120 million extension that could tick up to $120.85 million in January; Rafael Stone declined to discuss talks.
- Durant's arrival is expected to position him as Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka calls him the centerpiece for postseason success while VanVleet's ACL injury creates lineup challenges.
- On Oct. 6 the Rockets open preseason and begin the regular season on Oct. 21 with no extension agreed as training camp starts, expecting Durant's 26.6 points on 53% shooting to lead Houston.
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Durant excited to be playing in Texas again after blockbuster summer trade to Houston Rockets
The last time Kevin Durant played for a Texas team he was a freshman at the University of Texas. On his 37th birthday on Monday he was officially introduced as a Houston Rocket, returning to the state he’s long been fond of.
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