While superstars such as Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain the top contenders for the MVP award, Durant should be viewed as a dark horse candidate. He's the clear No. 1 option in Houston, a team that could be in the mix for a championship.

The only question is the money on Durant’s contract extension.

Spotrac’s Keith Smith makes the case for why a two-year extension at $100 million in total value may make sense for both Kevin Durant and the Rockets.

The Rockets will play 28 games on national television in 2025-26, which is tied for second-most in the NBA and is more than double the amount of national TV games Houston played last season.

Per source with direct knowledge, Heat was willing to offer Wiggins, Rozier, Highsmith, Jaquez and 20th pick in June's draft for Durant & Cody Martin. Per Shams, Suns wanted Jaquez, Jović, Highsmith, 20th pick and a pick swap (as well as Wiggins/Rozier inclusion). SO...Jovic and…

Details of Failed Kevin Durant to Heat Trade Surface on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Before the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the former MVP had multiple suitors. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on June 14 that Durant's preferred destinations were the Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat.

At the moment, newly acquired forward Kevin Durant is only under contract for the 2025-26 NBA season. But the future Hall of Famer and his new team, the Houston Rockets, both clearly expect the ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as NBA Analyst Ranks Kevin Durant as a Top Ten Western Conference Player.