The Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has generated interest from the trade market ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers have had trade talks with the Houston Rockets ...

"Really good potential," Adams told The Commercial Appeal. "Obviously, limitless. He's just young. He has to learn this game of the NBA." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

The Rockets (30-14, No. 2 in the West) are 9-3 in January, and one clear contributing factor is the presence of a suddenly ...

Adams, when healthy, is one of the best screen-setters and rebounders in the NBA. The Rockets also wanted the toughness he brought, as they needed someone like Adams to backup Alperen Sengun.

Fit-again New Zealand centre Steven Adams is rediscovering his groove in the NBA as he hits a purple patch of form for the Houston Rockets. Adams is showing signs of a returning close to his best ...

The Kiwi basketball star is currently with the Houston Rockets, but following one of the biggest ever NBA trades earlier this week the fallout continue.

"Really good potential," Adams told The Commercial Appeal. "Obviously, limitless. He's just young. He has to learn this game ...