Tim MacMahon said Houston appears cautious about committing to a massive, long-term deal for Kevin DurantKevin Durant (Image Credit: Imagn)
This off-season started with Kevin Durant’s trade. Amid much speculation surrounding his next destination, the Houston Rockets emerged victorious to land KD from the Phoenix Suns. Many assumed that Durant’s arrival would immediately lead to a lucrative long-term deal. However, that assumption may not match the Rockets’ actual plans.

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon shed light on the situation during The Hoop Collective. MacMahon explained that while the Rockets clearly value Durant’s talent, they appear cautious about committing to a massive, long-term deal for the 36-year-old star.

“The Rockets aren’t gonna go all-in, by all appearances and by what I’ve heard, they’re not going all-in on an extension for Kevin Durant. Now, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen, but there’ve been rumblings KD’s not gonna push for the full max,” MacMahon said.

MacMahon explained that the Rockets might even be comfortable entering the season without a new agreement in place.

“I don’t know that the Rockets are going to put anything on the table that’s close to the max. I think the Rockets are like it’s not ideal but I don’t think they’d panic if they go into the season with Kevin Durant just on the contract that he’s on, just on the expiring,” he added.

Kevin Durant Faces Emotional Return As Thunder Celebrate First Title

Kevin Durant's OKC house is listed at $35Kevin Durant (Image Credits: Imagn)
Opening Night in Oklahoma City will be charged with emotion as the Thunder raise their first-ever championship banner. On that night Kevin Durant and Houston will play Oklahoma City.

It’s been nine years since Durant left the franchise where he became a superstar. Yet, despite his brilliance, a championship never came during his tenure.

Now, the moment he once chased will belong to others. From the opposing bench, Durant will witness the celebration that eluded him in the place where his legend began.

Brittney Griner Finally Breaks Her Silence Over Alleged Caitlin Clark Comments That The WNBA Refused To Investigate

Brittney Griner speaking to reporterBrittney Griner (Photo via Twitter)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was at the center of a new debate over what she allegedly said in a game against basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.

The Atlanta Dream center found herself at the center of social media controversy last month when some fans thought she disparaged Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark upon fouling out.

The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”

However, there’s no proof of Griner saying those actual words since others thought she stated something else.

It took weeks for someone to finally get a quote from her, and she provided much of nothing.

Brittney Griner was asked about this moment before her team’s June 15 game against the Washington Mystics and said, “I remember fouling out, being mad. I remember fouling out on, I believe it was [Natasha] Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in.”

WNBA Chooses Not To Investigate Brittney Griner

Griner Drops F-Bomb, Apologizes Amid Clark Slur RowBrittney Griner (Photo By Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Moments before the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 victory over the Dream at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta weeks ago, cameras seemingly caught Atlanta Dream star center Brittney Griner labeling Caitlin Clark “trash” before calling her a “f***ing white girl” in frustration over a foul on Natasha Howard.

The clip of Griner speaking on the bench, lacking context, spread on social media and went viral.

Griner, who won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, essentially got aw@y with whatever came out of her mouth because the league basically ignored the controversy.

This incident is not the only time Griner vocalized her frustrations this season. Following another game, she stormed off mid-interview, yelling at the referees to “be f—ing better.