Kevin Durants $90 Million Extension Could Be A Template For Other NBA Stars

News Source : Forbes
News Summary
- Kevin Durant signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
- He could have been eligible for a $58.1 million max salary next offseason.
- The threat of the NBA's aprons is looming over everyone, even stars of Durant's caliber.
- NBA teams have until 6 p.m.
- ET Monday to sign 2022 first-round picks such as Tari Eason to rookie-scale extensions.
- The Rockets have already shelled out nine-figure deals to Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr.
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