Per realgm
He would be eligible for a larger max if he signs a 1 year deal and becomes a fee agent again in 2017 ( same summer Russell becomes a FA)
Durant’s contract options
One-year deal then extension
With OKC
2016-17: $25.8 million
OKC on 5 year deal With another team on 4 year deal
2017-18: $35.7 million $35.7 million
2018-19: $38.4 million $37.7 million
2019-20: $41.1 million $38.9 million
2020-21: $43.8 million $40.6 million
2021-22: $46.5 million
Totals: $205.7 million $152.7 million
Long-term deal this off-season
With OKC With another team
2016-17: $25.8 million $25.8 million
2017-18: $27.8 million $27.0 million
2018-19: $29.7 million $28.2 million
2019-20: $31.7 million $29.4 million
2020-21: $33.6 million
Totals: $148.8 million $110.5 million
Conclusion: Durant is staying put this off-season.
Chill with the hype motherphuckers.