Why Kevin Durant should sign with the Rockets

Browse through the photos for all the reasons why Kevin Durant should sign with the Houston Rockets. less After another failed run at a title with Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant is a free agent this offseason. If he actually wants to leave Oklahoma City, Houston could be a real option for the NBA superstar. Browse ... more After another failed run at a title with Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant is a free agent this offseason. If he actually wants to leave Oklahoma City, Houston could be a real option for the NBA superstar. Photo: Robert Reiners, Stringer Photo: Robert Reiners, Stringer Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close Why Kevin Durant should sign with the Rockets 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

As soon as Oklahoma City blew its 3-1 series lead over Golden State on Monday night, the NBA's eyes turned to Kevin Durant and the superstar's future.

Durant's contract is up and he can explore free agency beginning July 1.

In Monday night's postgame press conference, Durant was immediately hit with a question about what he plans to do.

"I mean, we just lost like 30 minutes ago, so I haven't even thought about it," Durant said after the Thunder's 96-88 loss to Golden State. "I'm just embracing my teammates and just reflecting on the season. I'll think about that stuff, I don't know when."

Although you can't read too much into that statement, it certainly isn't a, "I can't wait to come back next year and try to win it all with these guys."

Later Monday night, Durant told The Undefeated he would talk to his dad, his agent Rich Kleiman of Roc Nation and his business manager and childhood friend Charlie Bell before making a decision.

"We will figure it out," Durant said. "I will talk to my agent, my best friend and my dad. Just talk to those three guys and get some advice from other people. But for the most part, I will talk to them in the next couple of weeks. I don't even know where my mind is right now."

ESPN's Marc Stein reported that at least eight teams besides the Thunder would go after Durant this offseason. That list includes the Rockets, Spurs, Warriors, Lakers, Wizards, Heat, Celtics and Knicks.

Although Durant to Houston is a longshot - the most likely scenario is him returning to Oklahoma City on a one-year deal with a player option for a second year, so he can cash in on a higher salary cap next offseason - there are several reasons why Durant could choose Houston.

Browse through the photos above for all the reasons why Kevin Durant should sign with the Rockets.