On the outside looking in, the Rockets do appear to be one of the top contenders in the NBA. Alongside Durant, Houston has players like Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet in the starting lineup. They also have great depth featuring Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela, Steven Adams, Reed Sheppard, and Tari Eason.

The Houston Rockets could sign NBA superstar Kevin Durant to a $100 million extension, according to NBA reporter Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. That would be under the max contract, as Durant can extend with the Rockets for up to two years,