Kevin Durant now holds the record for the highest career earnings in NBA history after signing a new two-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $90million.
His mammoth new deal means Durant, 37, has now earned $598.2m in current and future salaries during his illustrious career.
It also means Durant has surpassed LeBron James as the NBA‘s leader in career earnings. Lakers star James has taken home $583.9m.
Durant signed with the Rockets in July as part of the largest trade in NBA history.Â
The Rockets sent Jalen Green, the No. 2 pick in 2021, Dillon Brooks and three other players to Phoenix to recruit Durant.
By doing so, they immediately boosted the team´s chances of contending for its first title since back-to-back championships in 1994-95.Â
Kevin Durant now holds the record for the highest career earnings in NBA history
Durant has surpassed Lakers star LeBron James after signing a $90m deal with the Rockets
The Rockets had the second-best record in the Western Conference last season to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
But a first-round loss to the Golden State Warriors sent Houston home early before a major offseason roster shake-up.
All eyes will be on Durant as he chases his third NBA title and first since 2018 with Golden State.Â
He didn´t show any signs of slowing down last season, when he averaged 26.6 points, six rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Suns.
More to follow.Â
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Kevin Durant becomes highest earning player in NBA history after agreeing eyewatering new deal with Rockets