122 million/124 million in 2 years! Shams: Durant will discuss renewing contract with the Rockets & he wants to retire with the Rockets

June 27, famous reporter Shams said on ESPN's program that Durant will discuss renewal with the Rockets, with the goal of retirement from the Rockets.

Shams said: "Durant and the Rockets' goal is to retire the former in Houston. They will discuss renewal during the offseason and determine the final plan."

Shams also said: "Durant is very excited to go to Houston, especially to play with Shinkyung, Amen, Smith Jr. Shepard, and Ethan. They have many young players, and the head coach of Uduka. They were very familiar with the US Men's Basketball Team and the Nets. They respect each other and have a deep relationship, so they are very excited."

Durant's 2025-26 season is the last year of the contract, worth $54.7 million, and will be eligible for renewal on July 6. Durant can sign a two-year, $122 million contract extension contract after renewal, or sign a two-year, $124 million contract extension contract after 6 months.

In the 2024-25 season, the 36-year-old Durant played 62 regular season games for the Suns, averaging 36.5 minutes per game, scoring 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks, with shooting percentages in the three events being 52.7%, 43.0% and 83.9% respectively.