By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 21:29 BST, 14 June 2025 | Updated: 21:29 BST, 14 June 2025
HOUSTON (AP) - Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal won´t become official until July. The extension was first reported by ESPN.
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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