During his first media day with the Houston Rockets, star forward Kevin Durant said he is open to signing a contract extension with his new team.

On the occasion of his 37th birthday, it was Durant who brought the presents to his new home city, saying he is willing to make the stay longer than the one year remaining on his current four-year, $194.2 million contract.

“I do see myself signing a contract extension,” Durant said when asked Monday. “I can’t tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.”

According to Yahoo Sports, Houston general manager Rafael Stone declined to discuss any contract extension possibilities.

Durant, who was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Rockets in July, is a 15-time All-Star, who won the 2014 MVP as a member of the Oklahoma City Thu

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