Kevin Durant has officially rewritten the record books—not for points, rebounds, or titles this time, but for career earnings.

After signing a blockbuster two-year deal with the Houston Rockets worth $90 million, Durant, 37, now sits atop the NBA’s all-time salary leaderboard.

Durant Surpasses LeBron James in Career Earnings

This new contract pushes Durant’s total career earnings to an eye-watering $598.2 million, surpassing LeBron James’ previous record of $583.9 million.

While stats and accolades often dominate headlines, this milestone highlights just how lucrative an elite NBA career can be for the game’s biggest stars.

Houston Rockets Land Superstar in Historic Trade

Durant joined the Rockets in July as part of the largest trade in NBA history.

Houston sent rising star Jalen Green, 2021’s No. 2 draft pick, along with Dillon Brooks and three other players, to Phoenix in exchange for Durant.

The move instantly positioned the Rockets as serious contenders in the Western Conference, aiming to end a championship drought that stretches back to their 1994-95 back-to-back titles.

Rockets Eye NBA Glory with Durant

The Rockets were already coming off their best season in years, finishing with the Western Conference’s second-best record and reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

However, a first-round exit at the hands of the Golden State Warriors sent Houston back to the drawing board for an offseason roster shake-up.

Durant’s arrival now raises expectations higher than ever as the team looks to contend for its first title in three decades.

Durant Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Even at 37, Durant remains one of the league’s most dangerous offensive players.

Last season with the Suns, he averaged 26.6 points, six rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, proving that age is no barrier to elite performance.

All eyes will be on Durant as he chases his third NBA championship and his first since 2018 with Golden State.