Phoenix Suns ahead Kevin Durant (35) reacts in the course of the third quarter of an NBA sport. Necessary Credit score: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Photos
Phoenix Suns proprietor Mat Ishbia plans to supply Kevin Durant a $120 million extension this summer time after he stated the 2 sides bypassed the eligible one-year settlement in July.
Ishbia advised ESPN there’s mutual curiosity in a deal that will carry either side nearer to their objective of the 14-time NBA All-Star retiring with the franchise finally.
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“(Durant) loves being in Phoenix, we love having him,” Ishbia advised ESPN. “He’s off to a tremendous begin this season — one of many MVP leaders — and we’re off to an excellent begin. We count on Kevin to signal an extension, be with us for the long run. We hope he finishes his profession right here in Phoenix. You’ll be able to’t signal a two-year extension this final summer time, you possibly can’t do it based mostly on the NBA guidelines. So we figured after the season we’ll discuss it, handle it.
“Kevin needs to be right here, we wish Kevin right here. There’s by no means been one grumbling of something totally different.”
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Durant’s present contract expires after the 2025-26 season. All-Star sidekick Devin Booker is within the first season of a four-year, $220 million contract extension he signed to remain in Phoenix.
Durant stays sidelined by a calf harm that has knocked him out of the Suns’ lineup for the previous six video games. Phoenix is 1-5 with out Durant after beginning the season 8-1.
Durant, 36, is averaging 27.6 factors, 6.6 rebounds and three.4 assists per sport this season. –Area Stage Media
