Rockets Sign Steven Adams to 3-Year, $39M Extension

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a fully guaranteed three-year, $39 million contract extension, which keeps him with the team and removes him from the upcoming free agency market. After missing the entire 2023-24 season due to knee surgery, Adams returned to play 58 games and played a crucial role in Houston's playoff run, especially in the first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. The 31-year-old, who turns 32 next month, helped Houston become the NBA's top offensive rebounding team and provided important leadership and toughness. The extension signals the Rockets' commitment to a strong frontcourt and may influence decisions on other players, including Fred VanVleet. Adams' deal also impacts the value and options for other available centers in free agency, such as Al Horford and Luke Kornet. Multiple teams were interested in Adams, but Houston prioritized securing him before free agency began.