What are Steven Adams' contract details with Rockets? Salary, duration & more

Steven Adams has been traded to the Houston Rockets. It's a strange yet bold move from the Memphis Grizzlies as he was key to their success in recent years. The hulking big man controls the paint, defends the rim and is physically in the middle of the floor. Many of his peers also view Adams as the strongest player in the league.

Adams, 30, joined the Grizzlies in 2021 following one year with the New Orleans Pelicans. The hulking center also spent seven years with the OKC Thunder. Adams has been a starter throughout his tenure in the NBA, and such has been his impact on the teams he's played for.

After signing a contract extension last season, Adams is in the first year of a two-year, $25 million deal. The veteran big man will earn an average annual value of $12.5 million per season, per Spotrac. Adams' previous contract with the Grizzlies was valued at $35 million over two years — that deal expired at the end of last season.

Throughout his 10 years in the NBA, Adams has amassed $157.7 million in career earnings. Impressively, he has done that despite being unable to stretch the floor — a prerequisite for modern big men. Still, his ability to defend the rim at an elite level has ensured he remains one of the most important bigs in the league.

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Steven Adams has been out for the season

Steven Adams has been ruled out of the upcoming season due to season-ending surgery. The Houston Rockets big man needed an operation on his right knee. He has been dealing with knee instability in recent times.

Steven Adams' absence hurt the Grizzlies' chances of making another playoff run this year, amid other key absences due to injuries. The team was without All-Star guard Ja Morant for the opening months of the new season as he served a league-imposed suspension. Memphis was also without big man Brandon Clarke, who is dealing with an Achilles injury.

During his tenure with Memphis, Adams has participated in 118 regular-season games. He is averaging 7.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Adams is a massive addition for the Rockets, who are infusing more veteran talent on the team. He provides significant upgrade on their backup big situation behind rising star Alperen Sengun.

Adams will enter his contract's final year when he debuts for the Rockets in the 2024-25 season.