Suns owner Mat Ishbia said ESPN's Shams Charania (Video link) that he expects to sign again Kevin Durant.
“We expect Kevin (Durant) to sign a contract extension and stay with us long-term.” Ishbia said. “We hope he finishes his career here in Phoenix. That’s what we expect.”
The 36-year-old Durant is currently out with a left calf strain. He is averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season. Durant will receive a salary of $57.4 million next season, the final year of his current contract. He rejected to sign a one-year extension before the regular season, but can sign a two-year contract next offseason.
We have more from the Pacific Division:
- Keon Ellis came off the bench to score a career-high 33 points in a controversial 1-point loss to Atlanta on Monday. The Kings guard made nine 3-pointers for undermanned Sacramento. “The way he shot the ball tonight was definitely incredible and kept us in the game.” De'Aaron Fox told Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. “He had big moments for us, and then when he got to the finish line, he was great for us.”
- LeBron James“Increased game building is one of five findings from the Lakers' current winning streak of five games Jovan Buha of The Athletic Details. James is averaging 9.2 assists per game, the second-highest of his career. Another reason is the improved game play of Max Christiealthough he may not be able to retain his rotation spot once injured players return to action.
- Dalton Knecht has scored 60 points in the last three games and The Athletic's John Hollinger describes the influence of the rookie on the Lakers in his latest column. The 17th pick of the draft made 40.4 percent of his 3-point attempts. He has taken on the role of a much-needed shooter to help balance the offense.
