Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Kevin Durant to sign two-year max deal with Warriors; includes player option

There was never a doubt Kevin Durant would re-sign with the back-to-back NBA champions, but there were questions to how long his deal might be.

On July 1, the first day of free-agency, the nine-time NBA All-Star and intends to sign a two-year max deal to remain with the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell ESPN.

The second year will contain a player option, sources say.

Durant's new contract is the max he can get on a one-year deal off his previous salary. He'll make 30 million next season and could opt in on $31.