On October 18, Beijing time, according to Duane Rankin, a reporter from the Suns, Durant downplayed the possibility of an early one-year $59.5 million extension with the Suns in an interview. Due to the league's 38-year-old rule, Durant can only be extended for up to one year on top of his current contract at this time. He has two years left on his contract, $51.17 million for the 2024-25 season and $54.7 million for the 2025-26 season.

"I didn't even think about it (an early contract extension this year)," Durant said after shooting drill. 'I just want to really fulfill my contract and then focus on that, focus on the team. I haven't even really talked to anyone about the contract yet. Try to focus on basketball. "The deadline for Durant and the Suns to renew his contract early this year is before next Monday local time.

Durant became the first men's basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals this summer, and ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks said there is a good chance that Durant will delay contract extension talks until next summer, when he will be eligible to sign a two-year, $123.8 million contract extension. As of last season, Durant's career salary has reached $399 million.

The 36-year-old Durant is one of the best players in NBA history, with 14 All-Star selections, 11-time All-NBA All-NBA selections, 4-time scoring titles, 1-time MVP, 2-time championships, and 2-time Finals MVP.

Last season, Durant played in 75 regular season games, averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 52.3% from the field, 41.3% from three-point range and 85.6% from the free throw line.