Charania I do expect Kevin Durant and the Rockets to have those formal discussions on an extension This is a partnership I think there's a goal in mind here to end his career in Houston on both sides on both fronts

Stein League sources tell me that the Nets were required to cut Kevin Durant a sizable check on the very next day after he asked to be traded

Robbins The Washington Wizards and Rui Hachimura did NOT reach a rookie extension deal before todays 6 pm Eastern deadline Hachimura who is about to begin his fourth NBA season is on track to become a restricted free agent in the offseason

Post Game Thread The Houston Rockets 3-14 defeat the Atlanta Hawks 11-7 128-122 behind 30 points from Jalen Green and 21 each from Jabari Smith Jr and KJ Martin

s Nikola Jokic with an incredible full-court rainbow pass to Aaron Gordon for the easy dunk with replays With another flashy behind the back a few possession after