Rockets extend Steven Adams on 3-year deal

Jun 15, 2025 2:14 AM

Steven Adams and the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement on a contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The new deal is worth $39 million over three years and is fully guaranteed, giving the 31-year-old big man both financial security and continued stability in Houston’s frontcourt.

As reported by Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the contract does not include any player or team options, signaling a firm commitment from both sides.

Adams earned $12.6 million during the 2024–25 season, and with the extension, he remains a core piece of the Rockets’ roster moving forward.

ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted that Adams remained eligible for an extension through June 30 – the final day of the current league year – and the two sides reached an agreement before that window closed.

Adams, who turns 32 next month, endured a challenging stretch due to a significant knee injury that limited him to just 42 games during the 2022–23 season and sidelined him entirely for the 2023–24 campaign.

He returned to action in late October after a 21-month recovery, and the Rockets took a cautious approach to his reintegration, easing him back into the rotation with managed minutes and scheduled rest.

Despite playing a career-low 13.7 minutes per game across 58 appearances this season, Adams made a meaningful impact.

He averaged 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and his contributions went beyond the stat sheet. Notably, he posted the best offensive rebounding percentage of his career.

He led the team in net rating, registering a +9.4 in the regular season and an impressive +14.1 in the playoffs, the highest marks on the roster in both cases.

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone previously emphasized that re-signing Adams was one of the team’s top offseason priorities, a sentiment backed by league insiders.

Rather than test the open market, Adams chose to extend his stay in Houston, continuing his role as a reliable veteran presence and key reserve.

While there’s currently no suggestion that the Rockets intend to trade Adams, it’s worth mentioning that he will remain eligible to be moved under the NBA’s collective bargaining rules, assuming his contract includes annual raises of 5% or less.

If he had signed a new contract as a free agent, he wouldn’t have been eligible to be traded until December 15.

With this extension in place, Houston retains both flexibility and continuity heading into a pivotal season.