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Just In: Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to stay with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. After playing a key rotation and leadership role in the Rockets' playoff run, the new deal keeps a top center out of free agency. pic.twitter.com/yWUnnQrRgh
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Adams and the Rockets have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $39 million, which negates the possibility of the Lakers signing him in free agency. Lakers fans were none too pleased about this, as many believed Adams should have joined the team.
The first domino on the center free agent market fell on Saturday after Steven Adams agreed to a new deal with the Rockets.