Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun,” HoopsHype writes in its aggregate mock draft.

Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to stay with the franchise, sources told ESPN.

Addressing the Rockets' NBA draft outlook, Cam Johnson trade possibilities with the Nets, Jabari Smith Jr.'s role and Houston's coaching staff.

"The Rockets and Fred VanVleet have mutual interest in signing a new long-term contract," said Shams. "Houston holds a $44.9 million team option on VanVleet, which they can decline to sign him at a lower figure for multiple years.

The Iranian capital, Tehran, was targeted by Israeli strikes on densely-populated residential areas of the city Sunday after overnight rocket attacks against Israel killed at least 10 people wounded at least 385.

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