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Why the Suns might hold off on a Kevin Durant extension

September 25, 2024

The Phoenix Suns can offer their superstar a one-year extension now, but here's why a Kevin Durant extension may have to wait until next summer

Apr 5, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Media Day is less than a week away, but that doesn't mean offseason moves are completely done yet. For the Phoenix Suns, their biggest question before the official start of the 2024-25 NBA season is whether a Kevin Durant extension is in the works.
To be clear, neither Durant nor the Suns are planning on the 14-time All-Star going anywhere anytime soon. He's still under contract for two more years, with a $51.2 million salary this season and a $54.7 million salary in 2025-26.
At that point, in the summer of 2026, he's set to become an unrestricted free agent, but Durant is currently eligible to sign an extension before the new season. Due to the Over 38 Rule, the Suns can only offer him a on...

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