NBA
Steven Adams
Steven Adams
Houston Rockets, Center
Age: 31y-6m-26d (Jul 20, 1993)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: NZ
College: Pittsburgh
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Darren Matsubara (Wasserman)
2024-25 Cap Hit
$12,600,000
2024-25 Cash
$5,389,201
Career Earnings
$170,447,826
2023-2024 Veteran Extension (CURRENT)
Steven Adams signed a 2 year, $25,200,000 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including $25,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,600,000. In 2024-25, Adams will earn a base salary of $12,600,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,600,000 and a dead cap value of $12,600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $25,200,000
Average Salary:
$12,600,000
GTD at Sign:
$25,200,000
Total GTD:
$25,200,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
30 | $12,600,000 | 9.26% | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 | 7.62% | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
31 | $12,600,000 | 8.96% | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 | 7.38% | $5,286,207 | $12,600,000 | $17,886,207 |
| 2025-26 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
30 | $12,600,000 | - | - | $12,600,000 | 9.26% | $12,600,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
31 | $12,600,000 | - | - | $12,600,000 | 8.96% | $12,600,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
30 | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 | $5,286,207 | $12,600,000 | $8,943,104 | ||||
| 2024-25 |
|
31 | $5,286,207 | $5,286,207 | $17,886,207 | - | $8,943,104 | $5,286,207 | ||||
| Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 |
|
30 | $7,313,793 | $7,313,793 | - | - | $7,313,793 | $7,313,793 | ||||
Source:
Spotrac
2021-2022 extend-and-trade
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $35,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$35,000,000
Total GTD:
$35,000,000
Signed Using:
extend-and-trade
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2017-2020 Rookie Extension
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $100,000,000
Average Salary:
$25,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000,000
Total GTD:
$100,000,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
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2013-2016 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $9,695,397
Average Salary:
$2,423,849
GTD at Sign:
$4,275,840
Total GTD:
$9,695,397
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
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Seasons
11 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$170,447,826
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$2,090,880 |
$2,090,880 |
|
| 2014 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$2,184,960 |
$4,275,840 |
|
| 2015 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$2,279,040 |
$6,554,880 |
|
| 2016 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$3,140,517 |
$9,695,397 |
|
| 2017 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$22,471,910 |
$32,167,307 |
|
| 2018 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$24,157,303 |
$56,324,610 |
|
| 2019 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$24,227,528 |
$80,552,138 |
|
| 2020 | 27 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$27,528,088 $2,064,606 |
$108,080,226 $110,144,832 |
|
| 2021 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$17,073,171 |
$127,218,003 |
|
| 2022 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$17,926,829 |
$145,144,832 |
|
| 2023 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$12,600,000 $7,313,793 |
$157,744,832 $165,058,625 |
|
| 2024 | 31 |
|
Active
NBA Cup
|
$5,286,207 $102,994 |
$170,344,832 $170,447,826 |
|
| Total |
$170,447,826 |
$170,344,832 $170,447,826 |
||||
| Total |
$170,447,826 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$80,552,138 | - | - | $82,616,744 |
| 1 |
|
$27,528,088 | - | - | $27,528,088 |
| 3 |
|
$42,313,793 | - | - | $42,313,793 |
| 2 |
|
$17,989,201 | - | - | $17,989,201 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
20 |
$2,090,880
|
$2,090,880 |
$2,090,880 |
||
| 2014 |
|
21 |
$2,184,960
|
$2,184,960 |
$4,275,840 |
||
| 2015 |
|
22 |
$2,279,040
|
$2,279,040 |
$6,554,880 |
||
| 2016 |
|
23 |
$3,140,517
|
$3,140,517 |
$9,695,397 |
||
| 2017 |
|
24 |
$22,471,910
|
$22,471,910 |
$32,167,307 |
||
| 2018 |
|
25 |
$24,157,303
|
$24,157,303 |
$56,324,610 |
||
| 2019 |
|
26 |
$24,227,528
|
$24,227,528 |
$80,552,138 |
||
| 2020 |
|
27 |
$27,528,088
|
$27,528,088 $2,064,606 |
$108,080,226 $110,144,832 |
||
| 2021 |
|
28 |
$17,073,171
|
$17,073,171 |
$127,218,003 |
||
| 2022 |
|
29 |
$17,926,829
|
$17,926,829 |
$145,144,832 |
||
| 2023 |
|
30 |
$12,600,000 $7,313,793
|
$12,600,000 $7,313,793 |
$157,744,832 $165,058,625 |
||
| 2024 |
|
31 |
$5,286,207 $102,994
|
$5,286,207 $102,994 |
$170,344,832 $170,447,826 |
||
| Total |
$168,383,220 |
$170,447,826 |
$170,344,832 $170,447,826 |
||||
| Total |
$168,383,220 |
$170,447,826 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$80,552,138 | - | - | $82,616,744 |
| 1 |
|
$27,528,088 | - | - | $27,528,088 |
| 3 |
|
$42,313,793 | - | - | $42,313,793 |
| 2 |
|
$17,989,201 | - | - | $17,989,201 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Feb 09, 2025 - Feb 09, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Feb 06, 2025 - Feb 06, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Jan 28, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Jan 20, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025 | 1 | Migraine |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024 | 2 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Nov 17, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 14, 2024 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Nov 10, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Nov 06, 2024 - Nov 07, 2024 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Nov 02, 2024 - Nov 03, 2024 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
HOU |
Oct 23, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024 | 3 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
HOU |
Feb 02, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 35 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Oct 25, 2023 - Feb 01, 2024 | 47 | Knee |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Jan 23, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 36 | Knee |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Jan 08, 2023 - Jan 08, 2023 | 1 | Illness |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Dec 12, 2022 - Dec 14, 2022 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Dec 04, 2022 - Dec 04, 2022 | 1 | Hip |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Nov 07, 2022 - Nov 08, 2022 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Apr 10, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Apr 01, 2022 - Apr 04, 2022 | 1 | Calf |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Jan 08, 2022 - Jan 13, 2022 | 4 | Health Protocols |
| 2020-21 |
NOP |
May 07, 2021 - May 16, 2021 | 6 | Toe |
| 2020-21 |
NOP |
Apr 29, 2021 - May 03, 2021 | 3 | Toe |
| 2020-21 |
NOP |
Apr 26, 2021 - Apr 27, 2021 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
NOP |
Apr 02, 2021 - Apr 03, 2021 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
NOP |
Feb 19, 2021 - Feb 23, 2021 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
NOP |
Feb 01, 2021 - Feb 02, 2021 | 1 | Calf |
| 2019-20 |
OKC |
Jan 22, 2020 - Jan 24, 2020 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2019-20 |
OKC |
Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 17, 2020 | 1 | Knee |
| 2019-20 |
OKC |
Nov 10, 2019 - Nov 11, 2019 | 1 | Knee |
| 2019-20 |
OKC |
Oct 30, 2019 - Nov 04, 2019 | 2 | Knee |
| 2018-19 |
OKC |
Jan 29, 2019 - Jan 31, 2019 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2018-19 |
OKC |
Oct 28, 2018 - Oct 29, 2018 | 1 | Calf |
| 2017-18 |
OKC |
Mar 13, 2018 - Mar 15, 2018 | 1 | Hip |
| 2017-18 |
OKC |
Dec 16, 2017 - Dec 19, 2017 | 2 | Concussion |
| 2017-18 |
OKC |
Nov 10, 2017 - Nov 16, 2017 | 3 | Calf |
| 2016-17 |
OKC |
Jan 16, 2017 - Jan 22, 2017 | 2 | Concussion |
| 2015-16 |
OKC |
Jan 22, 2016 - Jan 25, 2016 | 0 | Elbow |
-
Feb 02, 2024
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Memphis (MEM) with 2024 2nd round pick [via OKC] , 2024 2nd round pick [most favorable of BKN own pick (protected 55-58) and GSW own pick (protected 56-58)] and 2025 2nd round pick [more favorable of HOU own pick] for Victor Oladipo
- Nov 16, 2023 Memphis (MEM) granted $6.3 million Disabled Player Exception for season-ending injury
-
Oct 01, 2022
Signed a 2 year $25.2 million veteran contract extension with Memphis (MEM)
-
Jul 26, 2021
Traded to Memphis (MEM) from New Orleans (NOP) as part of a 3-team trade: Memphis (MEM) traded Jonas Valanciunas, Trey Murphy III and Brandon Boston Jr to New Orleans (NOP); Memphis (MEM) traded Tyler Harvey to Charlotte (CHA); New Orleans (NOP) traded Eric Bledsoe, 2022 1st round pick, Ziaire Williams and Jared Butler to Memphis (MEM); New Orleans (NOP) traded Wesley Iwundu, 2022 1st round pick and cash, 0 to Charlotte (CHA)
-
Nov 24, 2020
Signed a 2 year $35 million contract extension with Oklahoma City (OKC) as part of an Extend-and-Trade with New Orleans (NOP)
-
Nov 24, 2020
Traded to New Orleans (NOP) from Oklahoma City (OKC) as part of a 4-team trade: Denver (DEN) traded 2023 1st round pick to Oklahoma City (OKC); Milwaukee (MIL) traded RJ Hampton to Denver (DEN); Milwaukee (MIL) traded George Hill to Oklahoma City (OKC); Milwaukee (MIL) traded 2027 1st round pick, 2026 right to swap via MIL, 2026, 2025 1st round pick, 2024 right to swap via MIL, 2024 and Eric Bledsoe to New Orleans (NOP); New Orleans (NOP) traded Sam Merrill and Jrue Holiday to Milwaukee (MIL); New Orleans (NOP) traded Zylan Cheatham, Kenrich Williams, Joshia Gray, 2024 2nd round pick, 2023 2nd round pick and Darius Miller to Oklahoma City (OKC)
-
Oct 31, 2016
Signed a 4 year $100 million contract extension with Oklahoma City (OKC)
-
Oct 23, 2015
Oklahoma City (OKC) exercised $3.14 million option for 2016-2017
-
Oct 22, 2014
Oklahoma City (OKC) exercised $2.28 million option for 2015-2016
-
Jul 12, 2013
Signed a 2 year $4.28 million contract with Oklahoma City (OKC)
-
Jun 27, 2013
Drafted by Oklahoma City (OKC): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during SAC-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 02, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-POR game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 26, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 08, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DAL-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 09, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during HOU-NOP game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 21, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-UTH game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-LAL game | $2,000 | |
| Aug 01, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during UTH-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 14, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-IND game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 19, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-SAC game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 25, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during UTH-OKC game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-UTH game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 03, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-OKC game | $3,000 | |
| Feb 04, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-OKC game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 30, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-WAS game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 27, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DET game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 07, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 31, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-MIL game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 21, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-UTH game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 09, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during SAS-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 02, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-POR game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during TOR-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 21, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DAL game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Feb 01, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 31, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 18, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during BOS-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 06, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 23, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during POR-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 11, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| May 07, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-OKC game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| May 03, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-OKC game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 |
|
for technical foul during DAL-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 37 | $78,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 38 | 2 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | .529 | .000 | .446 |
| 2023 | HOU | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | |||
| 2022 | MEM | 42 | 42 | 27.0 | 8.6 | 11.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | .597 | .364 | |
| 2021 | MEM | 76 | 75 | 26.3 | 6.9 | 10.0 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | .547 | .543 | |
| 2020 | NO | 58 | 58 | 27.7 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .614 | .444 | |
| 2019 | OKC | 63 | 63 | 26.7 | 10.9 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | .592 | .333 | .582 |
| 2018 | OKC | 80 | 80 | 33.4 | 13.9 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .595 | .500 | |
| 2017 | OKC | 76 | 76 | 32.7 | 13.9 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .629 | .559 | |
| 2016 | OKC | 80 | 80 | 29.9 | 11.3 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .572 | .611 | |
| 2015 | OKC | 80 | 80 | 25.2 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | .613 | .582 | |
| 2014 | OKC | 70 | 67 | 25.3 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.2 | .544 | .502 | |
| 2013 | OKC | 80 | 20 | 14.6 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | .508 | .575 |
