It is not likely that anyone will be shedding a tear for newly minted Rockets star Kevin Durant as he heads into the final year of his contract, a deal that paid him $195 million in total and will give him $54 million in its fourth and final year.

As the years have passed since the rebuild, the Houston Rockets have gone from the youth movement to a more veteran-led team. That means paying more attention to minutes played by older players, especially next season when it comes to Kevin Durant.

Already dealing with the NBA fanning flames, Kevin Durant dumped gallons of gasoline. The Oklahoma City Thunder 's Opening Night ring ceremony received an extra kick to it. They will host the Houston Rockets, which means the future Hall-of-Famer's attendance will make it even sweeter.