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Kevin Durant Joins Rockets in Major Trade Deal

8/20/2025

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Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a significant seven-team deal before free agency.
The Rockets are cautious about offering Durant a contract extension, with no immediate agreement expected.
Durant's current contract totals $54.7 million, and he can extend it for two years at $122.1 million.
He averaged 26.6 points per game last season, improving the Rockets' competitiveness despite injury concerns.

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Story summary

Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a significant seven-team deal before free agency.
The Rockets are cautious about offering Durant a contract extension, with no immediate agreement expected.
Durant's current contract totals $54.7 million, and he can extend it for two years at $122.1 million.
He averaged 26.6 points per game last season, improving the Rockets' competitiveness despite injury concerns.