The fact that MacMahon also said Durant doesn't plan to push for such a deal is an encouraging sign for Houston at least. He's going into the final year of his contract and will be paid $54.7 million. An NBC Sports report from Summer League indicated Durant may accept $100 million over two years on an extension.

Houston has already taken the liberty of extending Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun, securing their backcourt for the future; however, Tari Eason and Amen Thompson are next in line if the Rockets plan on keeping this core four together for seasons to come.

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.