Armed with this roster, the Rockets rank among the Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves as probably the class of the conference. Windhorst indicates that Durant and Houston have at least discussed an extension, and are expected to eventually put pen to paper and get it done.

The Rockets and Kevin Durant have had discussions about a new contract, and there is belief they will come to terms, sources said.”

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