Lakers Lose Massive Center Target Before Free Agency Starts

Everyone around the NBA knows that the Los Angeles Lakers need help at the center position this offseason. The Lakers front office will be tasked with upgrading the frontcourt, and the team has been heavily linked to a few players.

But one main target of the Lakers is now off the board. Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets.

NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on social media.