Oh no! A possible salary cut to $100 million over two years! The Rockets are really not treating Durant well.

Indeed, indeed.

NBC Sports reporters have reported thatDurant's contract extension with the Rockets may drop to $100 million over two years, averaging $50 million per year, and he might even choose to take less money.

According to the labor agreement, KD has been eligible since July 7 to sign for a maximum of $122 million over two years, averaging over $60 million per year.

Speaking of which, when has Durant ever been treated this way? As a historically great superstar, he currently can't even secure the maximum salary and has to keep settling for less. However, considering he is approaching 37 years old and has frequently changed teams, it’s somewhat understandable.

However, even though Durant is getting older, he remains one of the most lethal scorers in the league. Last season, he averaged 36.5 minutes per game with 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 3.1 turnovers, and 1.2 blocks, with shooting percentages of 52.7%, 43%, and 83.9%, resulting in an impressive true shooting percentage of 64.2%. This is why his move to the Rockets would significantly impact the NBA championship landscape.

Once the contract extension is officially completed, both Durant and the Rockets can confidently embark on a new journey—one without the risk of playing in a contract year and the other without worrying about just having a one-year option. They are both happily marching towards the summit, as they are the team with the second-best championship odds in the 25-26 season, just behind the Thunder.

Guards VanVleet, Shepard; Forwards Durant, Amen, Eason, Smith Jr., Finney-Smith, Okogie; Inside players Sengun, Adams, Capela.

Wow, who else is there? Especially the Rockets' wing depth is simply insane, with talent fully loaded.

However, it is evident that the Rockets' guard line is a potential concern; currently, the most reliable option is VanVleet, while 24th overall pick Shepard has too much uncertainty.

Entering his second year, Shepard is still expected to perform well. The authoritative media ESPN believes he is a key factor in the Rockets' championship aspirations this season. Last season, he averaged 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in the regular season, and 0 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in the playoffs. In this summer league, he averaged 23 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 4 steals, and 1.5 blocks.

What do the fans think about Durant & the Rockets' championship prospects? Feel free to type away in the comments and engage in some wild debates!