Forward Corey Brewer, guard Patrick Beverley to re-sign with Rockets

— -- The Houston Rockets have struck deals to retain swingman Corey Brewer and restricted free-agent point guard  Patrick Beverley.

Brewer agreed to a three-year deal worth $23.4 million, sources said. Beverley's agreement is for four years and $23 million, a source told ESPN.com. The first three years and $18 million are guaranteed, with the team holding a $5 million option for the fourth year.

"I think if we can keep our group together and stay healthy, we can win it all," Brewer told ESPN.com. "I'm just happy as can be. So glad to be back for three more years."

Brewer, sources said, had serious discussions with the  Sacramento Kings and  New York Knicks before talks with the Rockets gained steam.

Beverley, one of the better defensive point guards in the league, was highly regarded by several teams and was close to reaching an agreement with another team in the Western Conference, according to a source.

The Rockets had three unrestricted free agents:  Josh Smith, Jason Terry and Brewer.

When the season ended, all three wanted to return with the hopes of pushing the Rockets to another deep playoff run.

Brewer, 29, emerged as a key contributor in Houston after the Rockets acquired him via trade from the  Minnesota Timberwolves in December. He averaged 11.5 points during the regular season, and then in the postseason he had seven games in which he scored 15 or more points. Brewer scored a career playoff-high 22 points against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series.

The Rockets liked Brewer's veteran leadership and his ability to defend guards and put pressure on the opposing defense with his quick driving style.

In an eight-year career with the Timberwolves, Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Rockets, Brewer has averaged 10.2 points and 1.4 steals in 25.8 minutes per game.