Houston anticipates a cleaner offense with Kevin Durant, which should lessen Fred VanVleet’s scoring load and allow him to operate as a facilitator.

If things go as planned for Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets will be the final team he plays for in his NBA career.

VanVleet’s new deal gives the Rockets flexibility over the next year and gives him the opportunity to enter the 2026 free agency market where there will be more salary cap space for teams. Both sides believe in a partnership for years to come beyond the two years, sources said.