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What the Steven Adams extension means for the Suns and the center market

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Steven Adams signed a 3-year extension with the Houston Rockets, taking him off the free market before the offseason even officially begins.

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.