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

The Rockets big man has been with Houston since a trade from the Grizzlies in February 2024.

Steven Adams averaged 3.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 58 regular-season games during the 2024-25 season.

HOUSTON (AP) — Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets.

Adams, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent on June 30, has been with the Rockets since a trade from Memphis in February 2024.

He missed the entire 2023-24 season while recovering from knee surgery before returning this season. He averaged 3.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 58 regular-season games.

Adams became an important contributor in the playoffs, where he averaged 22.1 minutes per game with 5.7 points and 6.6 rebounds.

The 31-year-old from New Zealand has played in 11 NBA seasons and spent his first seven in Oklahoma City.

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