Kiwi Steven Adams reportedly re-signs with Houston Rockets
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Steven Adams logged the least minutes of his 11-year career in his first season with Houston.
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Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams is poised to extend his stay at Houston Rockets, with a reported three-year, US$39 million (NZ$65m) deal.
Adams, 31, has just completed his first season with the youthful Rockets - his 11th season in the league - helping them to the Western Conference playoffs.
Backing up Turkish centre Alperen Sengun, he was often used in tandem with his protégé in a 'twin towers' line-up that troubled Golden State Warriors in their first round series.
Adams missed all of the 2023/24 season, after undergoing knee surgery with Memphis Grizzlies.
During his recovery, he was traded to the Rockets in exchange for guard Victor Oladipo and three future second-round picks.
He averaged 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while logging just 13.7 minutes per game - the least of his career.
His reported extension with Houston will remain unofficial until the July free agency deadline.
Adams' future was the subject of considerable speculation, with rumours also connecting him with a possible move to Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside superstar LeBron James.
Perennially regarded as one of the toughest players in the NBA, he finished second in Teammate of the Year voting last season, behind Warriors star Steph Curry, while also consolidating his reputation as one of the competition's leading offensive rebounders.
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