<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/nba-dallas-mavericks-winning-streak-ends-abruptly/" title="NBA: Dallas Mavericks winning streak ends abruptly”>Kevin Durant, franchise player of the Suns and one of the great stars of the NBA, is already in negotiations with the Phoenix team to extend his contract for two more seasons, according to what he previously announced. Shams Charaniaprestigious ESPN journalist, during his intervention on the program NBA Today.
Kevin Durant, defended by Kelly Oubre Jr. in a game between the Suns and the Hornets.
“Durant is eligible for an extension, but I’m told there won’t be one now.”. He has two years left on his contract, but is only eligible for a one-year extension for 60 million of dollars before Monday’s deadline. Next summer, however, he will be eligible for more than $120 million.. And that’s where Durant and the Suns have really focused. Both They are negotiating an agreement for two years, not one“Charania explained.
A globetrotter and NBA star
Kevin Durant He initially signed a 4-year, $194 million contract with the Nets in 2021, but is now on the Suns roster after making his way West in 2023. As a long-time, globe-trotting NBA veteran (He went through Thunder, Warriors, Nets and now Suns), it’s not easy to predict how long Durant will remain in Phoenix, but it appears that Both parties are ready to extend their bond for the next few years.
Durant tries to score Wembanyama’s shot against a Suns-Spurs.
Durant, 14-time All-Star, He was selected in the 2007 draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, with whom he achieved NBA star status and even was named MVP of the season after leading his young team to an impressive position in the West. Not in vain, it led them to dispute the 2012 Finals, in which they lost to LeBron James’ Heat (1-4).
17 seasons in the NBA and 36 years
After 17 seasons of NBA careerthe expectation was that Durant would eventually lose rhythm and energy over time and fade into obscurity. in the Phoenix Suns, where he turned 36. But nothing could be further from the truth, because Since his arrival he has been the savior of the team and has placed them in a position to fight for the title in 2025.
Durant, in a game against the Nuggets.
Last season, with averages of 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per gameDurant played at an MVP level for the Suns and his performance was the only thing that kept them in the title game. until the playoffs, where they were swept in the first round by the Wolves (4-0).
