Kevin Durant is hoping to negotiate an extension with the Thunder on July 1st.

"I hope it happens, man. I'm really emphasizing how much I really enjoy playing for the Oklahoma City team and playing for that city," Durant said in a phone interview Tuesday.

"Hopefully something gets done. I work hard and hopefully things start to pan out for me. We'll see what happens on July 1."

urant said he'd prefer to have the contract done with soon, but he won't be hurt if there isn't an offer waiting for him when negotiations are allowed to open next week.

"I'm not going to be disappointed at all because I like playing the game," Durant said. "I have the chance to play again the year after that. I won't be disappointed because I'm still going to play the game of basketball, but I would like to have something done by the end of the season."