Breaking: Steven Adams agrees to 3-year $39 million contract extension

Breaking news from NBA insider Shams Charania has stated that Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a 3-year $39 million contract extension.

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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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 14, 2025

The contract is reported to be fully guaranteed through 2028.

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Adams averaged 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game. After missing the entire 2023-24 season due to knee surgery, Adams played in 58 games this season.

Despite having low averages, Adams was key for the Rockets’ zone defense that proved effective against the Golden State Warriors. With his veteran presence in the locker room, the Rockets will look to make some noise come next season.

About the Author Published Jun 14, 2025

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Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1