Salary experts say KD can sign a 2-year contract of 122 million, and the next two years will be the Rockets window for winning the championship

On July 7, 2025, the largest NBA deal was officially announced, that is, the Rockets' deal about Durant, and the Rockets also obtained Durant and Capela through this deal.

After the official announcement of the transaction, well-known salary expert Bobby Marks reported that Durant is eligible to sign a two-year, $122 million maximum salary with the Rockets from today. If he waits for another six months, the contract amount will increase by $2 million, which is $124 million for two years. The deadline for early renewal is July 1, 2026.

The Rockets just traded Durant, and the next two to three years will be the Rockets' championship window. Once Amen Thompson's rookie contract is over, the Rockets will still face the issue of renewal. It is also unknown whether Durant can maintain a high level after he is 37 years old, so whether the Rockets want to provide Durant with a maximum salary renewal contract is also necessary.

Of course, when the transaction was just revealed, there was news that Durant was willing to reduce his salary and stayed with the Rockets, and wanted to win the championship and retire with the Rockets. In addition, the Rockets' general manager Stone is very good at negotiating contracts, and the contracts between Van Vleet and Jabarry Smith Jr. are also very good, so it is not impossible for Durant to stay in the team with a cost-effective contract.