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

T he Houston Rockets have re-signed center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract, keeping the veteran pivot off of the free agency market this summer. Shams Charania

The first domino on the center free agent market fell on Saturday after Steven Adams agreed to a new deal with the Rockets.