Kevin DURANT
26.0 PPG
5.5 RPG
4.8 APG
64.1% TS
20.1 PER
2025-26
Off
97
Def
82
Ovr
97
Player Info
- Height
- 6'11"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Age
- 37
- Born
- 1988-09-29
- Position
- SF
- Service
- 18 yrs
- Bird Rights
- Full
- Trade Status
- Eligible
Draft Combine
- Ht (no shoes)
- 6'9"
- Ht (shoes)
- 6'10.3"
- Wingspan
- 7'4.8"
- Standing Reach
- 9'2"
- Max Vert
- 33.5"
- No-Step Vert
- 26"
- Lane Agility
- 12.3s
- 3/4 Sprint
- 3.5s
- Bench (185)
- 0
- Body Fat
- 6.6%
Kevin Durant's contract and salary history. Amounts are shown by NBA season; options and non-guaranteed years are not guaranteed future earnings. Data and methodology
Contract
2026-27
– 2027-28
Veteran Extension
HOU
Kevin Durant signed a 2 year, $90,000,000 contract with the Houston Rockets, including $90,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $45,000,000. In 2026-27, Durant will earn a base salary of $43,902,439, while carrying a cap hit of $43,902,439 and a dead cap value of $43,902,439.
- •2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/27)
extension
PO
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 now | $43.9M | $43.9M | $43.9M | — |
| 2027-28 | $46.1M | $46.1M | $46.1M | PO |
2022-23
– 2025-26
Maximum Veteran Extension
BKN
via Bird Rights
Kevin Durant signed a 4 year, $194,219,320 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, including $189,078,320 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $48,554,830.
- •Maximum veteran extension, 105% of 2021-22 salary
- •2022-23: 50% pay advancement in a pair of installments on July 1 ($10,742,461) and October 1 ($10,742,461) (per @MarcStein)
- •Total incentives: $6,274,400
- •If any of the following are met: a) The team make the playoffs, b) The team win at least 43 games., c) Durant appears in at least 39 games. d) Durant makes the All-Star team.
- •2022-23: LTBE: $1,155,000, ULTBE: $0 ($1,155,000 earned)
- •2023-24: LTBE: $1,242,000, ULTBE: $0 ($1,242,000 earned)
- •2024-25: LTBE: $1,323,000, ULTBE: $0
- •2025-26: LTBE: $1,426,001, ULTBE: $0
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $43.0M | $44.1M | $43.0M | — |
| 2023-24 | $46.4M | $47.6M | $46.4M | — |
| 2024-25 | $49.9M | $51.2M | $49.9M | — |
| 2025-26 | $53.3M | $54.7M | $53.3M | — |
2019-20
– 2021-22
maximum
GSW
via sign-and-trade
Kevin Durant signed a 4 year, $164,255,700 contract with the Golden State Warriors, including $159,955,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $41,063,925.
- •2022 Player Option (voided via extension during 2021 offseason)
- •15% Trade Kicker
- •2019 $1 million likely incentives (if any of the following are met: a) The Nets make the playoffs, b) The Nets win at least 43 games., c) Durant appears in at least 50 games. d) Durant makes the All-Star team. (@ZachLowe, @BobbyMarks)
- •2020 $1.05 million likely incentives (Playoffs, 2020-21)
- •2021 $1.1 million likely incentives (All-Star, 2021-22)
- •2022 $1.15 million likely incentives (@JeffSiegel)
- •2019-20 cash reduction effects 2020-21 cash total due to advanced payment
sign_and_trade
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $37.2M | $38.2M | $37.2M | — |
| 2020-21 | $39.1M | $40.1M | $39.1M | — |
| 2021-22 | $40.9M | $42.0M | $40.9M | — |
2018-19
Free Agent
GSW
via Non-Bird Rights
Kevin Durant signed a 2 year, $61,500,000 contract with the Golden State Warriors, including $61,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $30,750,000.
- •2019 Player Option
- •1-Yr Bird Restriction, Veto Trades
- •15% Trade Kicker
free_agent
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $30.0M | $30.0M | $30.0M | — |
2017-18
Free Agent
GSW
via Non-Bird Rights
Kevin Durant signed a 2 year, $51,250,000 contract with the Golden State Warriors, including $51,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,625,000.
- •2018 Player Option (declined)
- •15% Trade Kicker
free_agent
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | $25.0M | $25.0M | $25.0M | — |
2016-17
maximum
GSW
via cap-space
Kevin Durant signed a 2 year, $54,274,505 contract with the Golden State Warriors, including $54,274,505 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $27,137,253.
- •2017 Player Option declined
- •15% Trade Kicker (@EricPincus)
free_agent
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | $26.5M | $26.5M | $26.5M | — |
2011-12
– 2015-16
rookie-maximum-extension
OKC
via Bird Rights
Kevin Durant signed a 5 year, $89,163,134 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $89,163,134 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,832,627.
- •maximum rookie extension
- •2011 82 game salary $15,506,632
- •Cap Hold $26,000,000
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | $12.5M | $15.5M | $15.5M | — |
| 2012-13 | $16.7M | $16.7M | $16.7M | — |
| 2013-14 | $17.8M | $17.8M | $17.8M | — |
| 2014-15 | $19.0M | $19.0M | $19.0M | — |
| 2015-16 | $20.2M | $20.2M | $20.2M | — |
2007-08
– 2010-11
Rookie
via rookie-scale-exception
Kevin Durant signed a 4 year, $19,505,783 contract with the Seattle SuperSonics, including $19,505,783 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,876,446.
- •2009 Club Option exercised
- •2010 Club Option exercised
rookie_scale
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | $4.2M | $4.2M | $4.2M | — |
| 2008-09 | $4.5M | $4.5M | $4.5M | — |
| 2009-10 | $4.8M | $4.8M | $4.8M | — |
| 2010-11 | $6.1M | $6.1M | $6.1M | — |
- Expected salary
- $50.3M
- Actual salary
- $43.9M
$6.4M under market
Positive surplus value
Near expected market value
Strong player-quality anchor
Older-player risk adjustment
Per-Game Stats
| Season | GP | GS | MPG | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% | FGA | FTA |
|---|
| 2016-17 | 62 | 62 | 33.4 | 25.1 | 8.3 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 53.7% | 37.5% | 87.5% | 16.5 | 6.2 |
| 2017-18 | 68 | 68 | 34.2 | 26.4 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 51.6% | 41.9% | 88.9% | 18.0 | 5.9 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 78 | 34.6 | 26.0 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 52.1% | 35.3% | 88.5% | 17.7 | 6.5 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 32 | 33.1 | 26.9 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 53.7% | 45.0% | 88.2% | 17.2 | 6.8 |
| 2021-22 | 55 | 55 | 37.2 | 29.9 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 51.8% | 38.3% | 91.0% | 20.3 | 7.4 |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 47 | 35.6 | 29.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 56.0% | 40.4% | 91.9% | 18.3 | 7.1 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 75 | 37.2 | 27.1 | 6.6 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 52.3% | 41.3% | 85.6% | 19.1 | 5.6 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 26.6 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 52.7% | 43.0% | 83.9% | 18.1 | 5.8 |
| 2025-26 | 78 | 78 | 36.4 | 26.0 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 52.0% | 41.3% | 87.4% | 17.6 | 6.0 |
Advanced Stats
| Season | GP | MPG | TS% True Shooting % (TS%) Advanced Metrics A shooting efficiency metric that accounts for field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Calculated as Points / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). League average is typically around 57%. More accurate than FG% because it includes the value of threes and free throws. Open in glossary → | USG% Usage Rate (USG%) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the court. Counts possessions ended by a field goal attempt, free throw attempt, or turnover. League average is ~20%. High-usage players (25%+) are primary scoring options. Open in glossary → | PER PER (Player Efficiency Rating) Advanced Metrics A per-minute rating developed by John Hollinger that summarizes a player's statistical accomplishments in a single number. League average is 15.0. Values above 20 indicate All-Star caliber play; above 25 is MVP-level. Open in glossary → | BPM BPM (Box Plus/Minus) Advanced Metrics A box score-based estimate of a player's contribution in points above league average per 100 possessions. 0.0 is league average, +5.0 is All-NBA level, +10.0 is MVP-level. Splits into OBPM (offensive) and DBPM (defensive). Open in glossary → | OBPM | DBPM | VORP VORP (Value Over Replacement) Advanced Metrics The total box score contribution of a player over a replacement-level player, scaled to an 82-game season. Derived from BPM and minutes played. A replacement player is defined as one who produces at -2.0 BPM. Useful for comparing total value across players with different minutes. Open in glossary → | WS Win Shares (WS) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the number of wins a player contributes to their team through their offense and defense. Splits into Offensive Win Shares and Defensive Win Shares. A typical starter produces 4-6 WS per season; elite players reach 12+. Open in glossary → | WS/48 WS/48 (Win Shares per 48 Minutes) Advanced Metrics Win Shares scaled to a per-48-minute rate, allowing comparison between players with different playing time. League average is approximately .100. Values above .200 indicate elite production. Open in glossary → | ORtg Offensive Rating (ORtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player produces per 100 possessions. Higher is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual ORtg factors in scoring efficiency, assists, and ball-handling. Open in glossary → | DRtg Defensive Rating (DRtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player allows per 100 possessions. Lower is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual DRtg factors in steals, blocks, rebounds, and defensive positioning. Open in glossary → |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 62 | 33.4 | 65.1% | 27.1% | 26.3 | +2.9 | +1.8 | +1.2 | 2.6 | 32.7 | 0.758 | 118.0 | 102.3 |
| 2017-18 | 68 | 34.2 | 64.0% | 29.3% | 24.7 | +2.1 | +1.2 | +0.8 | 2.4 | 35.5 | 0.732 | 115.9 | 108.9 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 34.6 | 63.1% | 28.3% | 22.8 | +1.4 | +0.9 | +0.6 | 2.3 | 41.4 | 0.735 | 118.7 | 107.3 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 33.1 | 66.6% | 30.3% | 25.1 | +1.9 | +1.2 | +0.8 | 1.1 | 19.7 | 0.817 | 121.7 | 111.1 |
| 2021-22 | 55 | 37.2 | 63.4% | 31.0% | 24.7 | +1.9 | +1.1 | +0.8 | 2.0 | 27.0 | 0.633 | 116.2 | 109.7 |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 35.6 | 67.7% | 30.5% | 25.1 | +1.7 | +1.0 | +0.7 | 1.6 | 18.4 | 0.529 | 117.1 | 110.3 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 37.2 | 62.6% | 28.3% | 20.7 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +0.4 | 2.1 | 30.7 | 0.528 | 118.1 | 113.3 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 36.5 | 64.2% | 28.3% | 20.8 | +0.7 | +0.4 | +0.3 | 1.6 | 23.1 | 0.489 | 116.5 | 117.4 |
| 2025-26 | 78 | 36.4 | 64.1% | 26.4% | 20.1 | +0.4 | +0.3 | +0.2 | 1.7 | 28.9 | 0.488 | 117.9 | 112.4 |