Steven Adams Secures His Future with the Rockets
The Houston Rockets’ center, Steven Adams, has reached an agreement to extend his contract for three years and $39 million, according to sources close to the franchise. Rockets executives and Adams’ representatives at Wasserman negotiated the new contract, which is fully guaranteed and extends until 2028. Adams, who will turn 32 next month, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He was a significant priority for the Rockets after playing a key role in the team’s rotation and leadership in their first playoff run since 2020.This agreement removes one of the best centers from the free agent market. Adams had until June 30 to sign an extension with the Rockets. Houston now has until June 29 to make a decision on the $44.9 million team option for point guard Fred VanVleet, and there is mutual interest in a reunion. After missing the entire 2023-24 season due to knee surgery, Adams participated in 58 games this season and averaged 22.1 minutes per game in the playoffs. He was a crucial part of the zone defense that baffled the Warriors at times in their first-round series; the Rockets had a +44 differential with Adams on the court against Golden State and -44 without him. With 11 seasons in the NBA, Adams is a prolific offensive rebounder who led the league in offensive rebound percentage and helped the Rockets become the best team in offensive rebounding this season.Adams expressed his desire to stay with the Rockets long-term, and Houston’s management shared the enthusiasm to reach an agreement.
Sources close to the franchise
