ESPN's Tim MacMahon gave an update on the state of Durant's contract extension. According to him, while the Rockets intend to give him a new deal, he's not the top priority right now. Both sides could wait for the perfect opportunity to discuss the matter.

When the Houston Rockets were eliminated in the first round of last season's playoffs, it was clear to the fans and the franchise's front office that changes we

In a recent article, Buckley predicted that Houston's deal for Durant will age well by this time next summer. Conceding the possibility that Durant could walk in free agency in 2026, Buckley still believes that Houston made the right call by getting the huge piece it was missing offensively and not really sacrificing its defensive identity.