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Rockets Secure Steven Adams on Three-Year, $39 Million Deal

Securing Adams with a fully guaranteed extension pressures an imminent decision on Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million option.

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) makes a three-point shot over Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) in the third quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 04: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets celebrates with Fred VanVleet #5 against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 04, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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Overview

  • Steven Adams agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Rockets, removing him from free agency and ensuring his leadership role.
  • Rockets executives and Adams’s agents at Wasserman negotiated the fully guaranteed deal after he averaged 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds over 58 games last season.
  • Adams anchored Houston’s zone defense during its first playoff appearance since 2020, playing a key rotation role against the Warriors.
  • The extension thwarts the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Adams in free agency and secures one of the top centers available.
  • Houston now has until June 29 to decide on guard Fred VanVleet’s team option and is reportedly positioning itself to pursue Kevin Durant.