Kevin Durant won’t be accessible when his Phoenix Suns host the Knicks Wednesday evening attributable to a left calf damage, however Phoenix proprietor Mat Ishbia hopes to lock down the longer term Corridor of Famer long-term.
Ishbia mentioned he hopes to signal Durant, 36, to a two-year extension subsequent summer time. Durant can be eligible for a two-year, $120 million extension after this season. His present contract expires after the 2025-26 season.
“[Durant] love being in Phoenix, we love having it,” Ishbia instructed ESPN. “He’s had an unbelievable begin to the season – one of many MVP leaders – and we’re off to a extremely good begin. We anticipate Kevin to signal an extension and be with us for the long run. We hope he finishes his profession right here in Phoenix.
“You may’t signal a two-year extension final summer time, you possibly can’t do it based mostly on NBA guidelines. So we mentioned to ourselves that after the season we might discuss it, that we might deal with it.
“Kevin desires to be right here, we wish Kevin to be right here. There have by no means been any totally different complaints.
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Durant has been out since Nov. 8 with a calf pressure, however may return Tuesday when Phoenix visits LeBron James and the Lakers. Bradley Beal (calf) additionally stays out.
After an 8-1 begin, the Suns improved to 1-5 and fell to sixth place within the Western Convention.
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Adam Zagoria is a contract reporter who covers Seton Corridor and NJ faculty basketball for NJ Advance Media. You may comply with him on Twitter @AdamZagoria and take a look at his web site at ZAGSBLOG.com.
