The top score in the team! Rockets coach said he wanted to renew his contract with the 31-year-old God Tower, with an annual salary of $14.1 million

On May 7, the Rockets held a season summary meeting, and coach Uduka and general manager Stone attended the meeting. In an interview, General Manager Stone talked about the topic of renewing Adams, saying that Adams has always been a very important player on the team and the team plans to maintain the continuity of the lineup, and Adams is part of it. Adams, 31, has recovered his health this year and has shown strong influence. At the same time, the combination of his and Shen Jing's double towers has become an important tactical choice for coach Uduka. This summer, the Rockets' important task is to renew Adams, whose salary may reach the full middle class level, about $14.1 million.

"It's two-way. He has to want to stay here. But all the signs indicate that he really wants to stay here. If he wants to stay here, we want him to come back, and both of these are facts - from my point of view, I know it's true - then I'm sure we'll find a solution," Stone said.

The Rockets have many favorable conditions for renewing Adams' contract, including the Rockets providing careful care during Adams' recovery, which made Adams feel warm. "We helped him get back to form, get back the pace and get him to the playoff level. Obviously, we were very cautious about back-to-back games... and make sure he played at the best at the right point. But he knew his physical condition and how well he felt. You can see in real time how much he has improved as his playing time increases. He is an important part of the great achievements we have achieved this year, and I agree with him (Stone's view on Adams' return). "

Obviously, Uduka really wants Adams return too. Adams averaged 22.1 minutes per game in the playoffs, scoring 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks, and shooting percentage of 60.0%.

Adams' influence on the court is very important for the Rockets. When he is on the court in the playoffs, the Rockets' offensive efficiency is 115.4, defensive efficiency is 101.4, and net efficiency is +14.1. When Adams is not on the court, the Rockets' offensive efficiency is 104.1, defensive efficiency is 115.7, and net efficiency is -11.6.

In other words, whether Adams is present this year's playoffs is completely different. Adams' plus-negative value in the playoffs is +44, ranking first in the Rockets' team, and when he is not on the court, the Rockets' plus-negative value is -44.

Rockets can also provide Adams with a good position. Although they are not starting centers, they will be an important substitute in the interior and can play with Shin Kyung. Of course, if Adams wants to find a full-time starting center job in the NBA, the Rockets may not be able to provide it, after all, the Rockets' starting center is Shin Kyung.

Rockets reporter Ben Dubos wrote an article to analyze. Adams' salary this season is $12.6 million, while the NBA offseason's full middle class special is expected to start at around $14.1 million. Most teams in the league are qualified to be full middle class, so a contract with an annual salary of around $14.1 million seems realistic. And from the Rockets' perspective, they are unlikely to ask or expect Adams to accept a salary cut after he performs extremely well in the playoffs. Additionally, the Rockets have Bird clauses that can go beyond the salary cap and keep him.

Of course, given that Adams performed well in the playoffs, it will inevitably attract many teams in the league who lack excellent centers to pursue him, such as the Lakers. However, overall, the Rockets are more likely to leave Adams.