Crazy night! Durant takes a pay cut to stay with the Rockets, the Trail Blazers take consecutive shots, and the Warriors update on their injuries

On October 20, the NBA regular season will soon start, and there was another crazy night off the court. Durant and the Rockets officially reached an early contract extension, signing a two-year contract with a salary of US$90 million below the maximum salary; the Trail Blazers continued to Continuing their move, Kamara renewed his contract in advance for 4 years and 82 million U.S. dollars, and then renewed Sharp's contract in advance for 4 years and 90 million U.S. dollars. The Warriors updated the injury report for the opening game, in which Moody was absent, and Butler and Kuminga were doubtful.

The Rockets officially announced that the team officially renewed Kevin Durant's contract in advance. According to previous reports, the two parties signed a two-year contract worth $90 million, with the second year being a player option. According to regulations, Durant can sign an early contract extension with the Rockets for up to two years and US$120 million. However, he did not ask for this maximum salary contract and took a salary cut of up to US$30 million. This also gives the Rockets more room to operate and can better provide contract extensions to other players in the future. Obviously, Durant wants to end his career with the Rockets and has no intention of continuing to change clubs.

The Trail Blazers made continuous moves, providing forward Makara with a four-year, $82 million early contract extension. The latter is the No. 52 pick in 2023. Last season, he averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He was selected to the All-Defensive Second Team, which also allowed the team to see his potential. Originally, Makara's salary was only more than 2 million US dollars, but now it has been increased to 10 times through his own efforts.

Then the Trail Blazers renewed Sharp's contract for 4 years and US$90 million. The latter was the No. 7 pick in 2022. The new season is the last year of his rookie contract, and keeping him is the team's top priority. Sharp played in 72 games last season, averaging 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. His potential is still very good. In the new season, he will also be the team's key training target and is expected to further improve his data.

Finally, let’s take a look at the Warriors’ injury report in the opening game. After this training, coach Cole revealed that Moody will be absent due to a calf injury, while Butler and Kuminga are both doubtful. At the same time, Cole also said that the starter for the opening game has not yet been determined. Among them, Podemski will replace Moody, and the other position may be Horford and Kuminga (provided they can play). In the opening game of the new season, the Warriors will challenge the Lakers on the road.