Sources: Corey Brewer returning to Rockets on three-year deal

— -- The Houston Rockets have struck a deal to retain swingman Corey Brewer.

The sides agreed to terms Friday on a three-year deal worth $23.4 million, sources said.

"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.

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.