But just weeks later, the Rockets rocked the NBA by landing future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. They also added veteran 3-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith and veteran center Clint Capela, and many feel they have a real shot at winning it all.

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.