Rockets grant every fan's most desperate wish with perfect Kevin Durant extension

As the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant this offseason in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns, they made clear their intention to acclerate the timeline of their young core, placing them into championship contention as early as possible with the addition of a superstar-caliber scorer.

Now, with the news that the organization has extended Durant on a two-year, $90 million contract that will take him through the end of the 2027-28 season, they have also signalled a serious intention to compete for the coming seasons, finally bringing the team back into the limelight after what felt like a long, long wait for Rockets fans everywhere.

Although Durant is nearing the end of his career, he provides the offensive gravity this team needs to contend with the top teams in the NBA, and this move's legacy will be defined by their ability to win a championship.

Kevin Durant's extension shows just how serious the organization is about winning a championship

As Houston soared to the second seed in the Western Conference last season, it became clear that their young core was finally coming to fruition. Alperen Sengun made his first All-Star Game and looked dominant on both ends of the court, Amen Thompson took massive strides forward and earned First-Team All Defense honors and players such as Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr continued to develop into their roles.

Now, although Jalen Green was shipped off in the Durant trade, this core is largely still intact, and Durant has the veteran experience and the offensive capabiltiies to elevate this team to the next level.

Last season, through 62 games with the Suns, Durant averaged 26.6 points, six rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 43% from beyond the arc, and, if he can repeat that performance this season, we are likely looking at at least a Conference Finals team even with Fred VanVleet out.

Moreover, Durant's extension sits around $30 million below the maximum amount he could have demanded, meaning that the team will still have ample room between them and the second apron in order to extend both Eason and Thompson in the coming months.

Therefore, the organization is now both poised to compete with the current iteration of its roster and to add to it next offseason if it proves necessary, meaning that this team, under the hard-nosed leadership of Ime Udoka, could be seriously, seriously dangerous in the years to come.

Undoubtedly, it's a good time to be a Rockets fan.