{
  "id": 5697168,
  "title": "Kevin Durant Reacts To Amen Thompson’s Five-Year, $208 Million Rockets Contract Extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kevin-durant-reacts-to-amen-thompsons-five-year-208-million-rockets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T02:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kevin-durant-reacts-amen-thompson-023005732.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 16, 2025, the Houston Rockets announced they had given their young star Amen Thompson a five-year, $208 million contract extension. Thompson, 23, finished the 2025-26 season with 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, shooting 53.4% from the field. Kevin Durant, the team's star player, learned of the news via social media and reacted in an Instagram Story with the caption, \"Don't wanna hear a word; everything on twin all year.\" Thompson is set to earn $35.8 million in the 2027-28 season, matching the salary of his former teammate Jalen Green despite being drafted two years later. Durant, who took a pay cut in the summer, believes he should receive a year-long celebration for Thompson's significant contract. The veteran guard had a positive influence on Thompson's defense during their time together, and he sees potential for improvement in Thompson's offensive game and three-point shooting. Thompson's shooting coach was hired in July, and Durant believes he could help the rookie address his jump shot. With Durant's mentorship, the Rockets could have a powerful duo on their hands, potentially transforming their offense.",
  "summary": "Kevin Durant makes his feelings known as the Rockets give Amen Thompson a five-year, $208 million contract extension.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}