Steven Adams agrees to 3-year, $39M extension with Houston Rockets

14/06/202521:13

Houston Rockets

The New Zealand center will stay in Houston through 2028. The deal is fully guaranteed and takes a top free agent off the market

Steven Adams has signed a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed and confirms Houston’s intention to keep the veteran center at the core of their plans.

Adams, who missed the 2023-24 season due to knee surgery, played 58 games and was a major factor in the Rockets’ return to the playoffs. He anchored their zone defense and dominated the offensive glass, especially in the first-round win over Golden State.

With this move, the Rockets secure one of the most valuable big men on the market. Adams led the NBA in offensive rebounding percentage, underlining his impact.

Just In: Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to stay with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. After playing a key rotation and leadership role in the Rockets’ playoff run, the new deal keeps a top center out of free agency. pic.twitter.com/yWUnnQrRgh

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