Houston Rockets Re-Sign Center Steven Adams to $39M Extension

The Houston Rockets have secured a key piece of their roster by signing center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract extension, preventing him from entering free agency this summer. Adams, who missed the entire 2023-24 season due to a PCL injury, returned to play 58 games last season, averaging 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game, and was a critical presence as the Rockets finished second in the Western Conference. Known for his elite offensive rebounding and leadership, Adams' role was influential despite limited minutes, with the Rockets performing significantly better when he was on the floor. The deal reflects Houston's commitment to building around their young core and pursuing further roster upgrades, including potential pursuits of stars like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Adams, now 31, has been a respected NBA frontcourt veteran since being drafted in 2013, with previous stops in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, and Memphis before joining Houston. This contract extension marks an important early offseason move as the Rockets aim to improve on their first-round playoff exit and continue their rise in the Western Conference.