Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets in a trade from the Phoenix Suns was one of the biggest storylines this season. As a result, many NBA analysts expect Houston to be in title contention this year. That being said, there has been speculation about whether or not the Rockets will be able to sign the two-time champion to a contract extension. However, NBA Insider Jake Fischer recently reported that a deal will eventually get done between the Rockets and Kevin Durant. His current expiring contract has him owed $54.7 million. The former Finals MVP is projected to add two years and $122 million. Considering this, the Rockets are less likely to come to an agreement with a key role player on their roster in Tari Eason.
Eason is entering his fourth year and is coming off a career season scoring wise. Last campaign, Eason averaged 12.0 points, 6.4 total rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. He also shot 48.7 percent from the field to couple with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.2 percent. Eason is one of the most promising young wings in the Association but there is concern that his minutes could be limited to Durant’s addition and the stockpile of wings already on Houston’s roster. Eason and the Rockets have until October 20th, one day before the regular season begins, to come to terms on a contract extension.
