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Rockets Don't Need to be Carried by Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant’s Contract Extension Not a Priority For Rockets: Insider
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 about the matter.
Kevin Durant, Rockets Reportedly Will Take 'Patient Approach' to Contract Extension
The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they traded for Kevin Durant, but that also brought the superstar's contract under the spotlight since he is signed for just the upcoming campaign.
ESPN: Contract extension between Kevin Durant, Rockets might not happen this offseason
Fred VanVleet signed a new contract this offseason for a maximum of two years, with the final year being 2026-27. It’s possible that by 2027-28, Reed Sheppard could be ready to take the reins at point guard, full-time.
Rockets Could Make Massive Kevin Durant Move
The Houston Rockets pulled off a huge offseason blockbuster trade to acquire longtime superstar forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.
Kevin Durant Reportedly Not Expected to Get Max Contract, Rockets Won't 'Go All-In'
The Houston Rockets reportedly aren't expected to give Kevin Durant a two-year, $122 million maximum contract extension after trading for the star forward.
No urgency between Kevin Durant, Rockets to get extension done
MacMahon on a Kevin Durant extension: "There's not a sense of urgency to get it done right now. The Rockets have other business that they need to handle this summer. Both sides (will) take a patient
Rockets' Kevin Durant gets $100 million contract update from NBA source
Reports have indicated that the Houston Rockets aren't too willing to give Kevin Durant a max extension. Whether that changes or not remains to be seen, as one could argue for both sides. Ultimately,

Rockets Labeled with Three Sneaky Weaknesses by ESPN Analysts

Coming off a breakout 52-30 season, the Houston Rockets followed it up with what many consider to be a near-perfect offseason. Adding superstar Kevin Durant and ...
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ESPN names Rockets Reed Sheppard top sophomore to watch in 2025-2026 NBA season

ESPN has this to say about Sheppard, who garnered their number one spot: ...
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‘Sooner than later’: ESPN’s Tim Legler sees likely superstar in Houston’s Amen Thompson

He’s going to be a superstar in this league, I believe it,” ESPN’s Tim Legler says of Amen Thompson. “And he’s going to get ...
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ESPN ranks Rockets' Reed Sheppard as No. 1 sophomore to watch in 2025-26

Sheppard was the odd man out in the Rockets' deep roster last season, averaging just 12.6 minutes a game in his rookie year.

ESPN's Richard Jefferson Makes Wild Claim About Ex-Rockets Star

Former Houston Rockets star forward Charles Barkley has always been authentic to who he is. This has especially been evident ...
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ESPN ranks Houston Rockets offseason

ESPN put out free agency power rankings on July 30, ranking each NBA team’s offseason. The Houston Rockets came in second ...