Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA (National Basketball Association). Even at the age of 36, he continues to break records and add pages to the history books. Kevin is currently playing as a forward for the Houston Rockets and continues to prove that age is just a number when class is permanent. Apart from delivering impressive performances in the court, Durant broke the headlines on October 19, 2025, when he signed a two-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant signs USD 90M Houston Rockets extension: Forward becomes NBA’s highest-earning player, surpassing LeBron James
The contract is worth USD 90 million and includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. Adding this deal to Kevin Durant’s past earnings and future guaranteed money, the forward’s career earnings reach a mammoth estimated figure of USD 598.2 million. The Houston Raiders are now the highest-earning player in NBA history. Durant took this title after surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers forward, LeBron James, whose total earnings are around USD 583.9 million.
