The fact that MacMahon also said Durant doesn't plan to push for such a deal is an encouraging sign for Houston at least. He's going into the final year of his contract and will be paid $54.7 million. An NBC Sports report from Summer League indicated Durant may accept $100 million over two years on an extension.

Houston has already taken the liberty of extending Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun, securing their backcourt for the future; however, Tari Eason and Amen Thompson are next in line if the Rockets plan on keeping this core four together for seasons to come.