The Houston Rockets have solidified their roster by signing backup center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract extension, avoiding free agency this summer. This decision comes after a strong 2024-25 season where the team achieved 53 wins and secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, marking their first postseason appearance in five years. Despite spending the entire previous season on the sidelines due to injury, Adams demonstrated significant value during playoff games against the Golden State Warriors, where his presence on the court helped improve the team's performance.

Adams averaged 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds throughout the regular season, but his impact was felt in key moments, particularly when paired with All-Star center Alperen Sengun. The Rockets' coaching staff, led by Ime Udoka, explored two-big lineups to take advantage of matchups and enhance their competitiveness against more seasoned teams. As the Rockets look to the future, they face questions about roster composition, especially considering upcoming contract renewals for promising players like Sengun and Jalen Green and the potential impact of the 2025 NBA Draft.