Steven Adams
#12C · Houston Rockets
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 796 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 58.4% | 5.9% | 53.4% |
| 2025-26 | 32 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 50.4% | 0.0% | 58.0% |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 53.3% |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 8.6 | 11.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 59.7% | 0.0% | 36.4% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$27.1M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Steven Adams's contract with the Houston Rockets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $9.0M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Steven's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 32, Steven still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Steven Adams earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 796 career games, Steven has averaged 8.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Steven's strongest metric is FG% at 5835.5, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.5, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Steven ranks 35th in overall performance. Steven will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Houston Rockets.
Current Sentiment
Adams is valued as a role player but his season-ending ankle injury significantly damaged Houston's championship hopes. His rim protection and rebounding were critical before injury, earning respect from analysts and coaching staff. The $9M contract appears reasonable for his contributions, though injury concerns now complicate long-term value assessment. Media consensus frames his absence as Houston's most underrated loss, highlighting his importance beyond statistics. Fan confidence remains cautiously optimistic about his recovery, but injury history raises concerns heading into 2025-26.
Transaction History
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