Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s an overview of Kevin Durant’s contract history in the NBA:

1. Rookie Contract with Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2011)

  • Draft Year: 2007 (2nd overall pick)
  • Contract Value: 4 years, $19.5 million (rookie scale)
  • Details: Signed under the NBA rookie salary scale as the second pick. Durant’s performance quickly outperformed the rookie contract.

2. First Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder (2011–2016)

  • Contract Value: 5 years, $86 million
  • Details: Signed a maximum contract extension in 2010 before the rookie deal ended. It started with the 2011–12 season, cementing him as the Thunder’s franchise player. He won the MVP award in 2014 during this contract.

3. Golden State Warriors Contracts (2016–2019)

2016-2017:

  • Contract Value: 2 years, $54.3 million (with a player option for Year 2)
  • Details: Durant signed a short-term deal to join the Warriors, leaving the Thunder in free agency. This allowed him flexibility and helped the Warriors maintain their cap space. He won his first NBA title in 2017.

2017-2018:

  • Contract Value: 1 year, $25 million (with a player option for Year 2)
  • Details: Took a pay cut to help the Warriors retain other key players. Won his second NBA title in 2018.

2018-2019:

  • Contract Value: 2 years, $61.5 million (opted out after Year 1)
  • Details: Durant signed a deal with a player option but opted out after the 2018–19 season to explore free agency.

4. Brooklyn Nets Contracts (2019–2023)

2019-2020:

  • Contract Value: 4 years, $164 million (sign-and-trade via Golden State Warriors)
  • Details: Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets in a sign-and-trade deal. He missed the entire 2019–20 season recovering from an Achilles injury.

2021 Extension:

  • Contract Value: 4 years, $198 million (2022–2026)
  • Details: Signed an extension in August 2021 that secured him through the 2025–26 season.

5. Phoenix Suns Contract (2023–Present)

  • Details: Durant was traded to the Suns during the 2022–23 season. The remaining years of his 2021 extension with Brooklyn transferred to Phoenix. He’s set to earn:
    • 2023-24: $47.6 million
    • 2024-25: $51.1 million
    • 2025-26: $54.7 million

Career Earnings Overview (as of 2024):

Durant has earned over $500 million in NBA contracts alone, excluding endorsements and other business ventures.