Steven Adams News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Reverting to bench role Sunday Adams won't start against the Kings on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact With Alperen Sengun back in action following a three-game absence due to a sprained ankle, Adams will slide to the second unit. Over 18 appearances off the bench so far this season, the veteran center has averaged 5.7 points and 8.2 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kings take on the Rockets on 7-game slide

Sacramento aims to end its seven-game losing streak when the Sacramento Kings play Houston

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Busy in narrow defeat Adams accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Adams stuffed the stat sheet Wednesday, and he should continue to start at center for the injured Alperen Sengun (ankle) for the next few weeks. Over nine outings as a starter, Adams has averaged 9.4 rebounds, 6.9 points, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.6 minutes per game while shooting 55.8 percent from the field.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 boards in start Adams had eight points (4-7 FG, 0-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 100-97 win over the Suns.

Impact Adams returned to action after missing the previous two games due to an ankle injury, sliding straight into the starting lineup. It was earlier reported that Alperen Sengun could miss up to two weeks with an ankle injury of his own, meaning both Adams and Clint Capela are going to soak up a lot of the center minutes. With that said, Adams should be viewed as nothing more than an elite rebounds streamer, assuming he can stay healthy.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available and starting Monday Adams (ankle) is available and starting in Monday's game against the Suns, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Adams has missed two consecutive games with an ankle sprain, but he's good to go Monday. With Alperen Sengun (ankle) set to miss a few weeks, Adams could be set to start for the foreseeable future. Adams has averaged 6.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.7 minutes per game over seven outings as a starter this season, shooting 56.7 percent from the field.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays Phoenix, seeks 6th straight home win

Houston will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Rockets face Phoenix

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Questionable for Monday Adams (ankle) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Suns.

Impact Adams has missed the past two games for the Rockets, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there Monday night. Check back for official word on Adams' status closer to Monday's tip.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Davis' 26 points and Christie's 24 points lead Mavericks past Rockets 110-104

Anthony Davis had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Max Christie scored 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 3-pointers, as the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 110-104 on Saturday night

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Rockets' Sengun leaves game vs. Mavericks early with ankle sprain

Houston center Alperen Sengun left the Rockets’ loss to Dallas on Saturday night only 1:04 into play after spraining his right ankle

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Adams will end up missing a second consecutive game while recovering from a sprained right ankle, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Suns. Clint Capela stands to absorb most of the backup center minutes behind Alperen Sengun in Adams' absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Adams is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Adams is at risk of missing consecutive contests with the injury. Clint Capela is slated to return from a one-game absence with an illness, so he'd likely move into the backup center role behind Alperen Sengun if Adams is unable to suit up against the Mavericks.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays Dallas on 4-game win streak

Houston will look to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Rockets take on Dallas

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Ruled out Thursday Adams (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact After spraining his right ankle during Monday's 126-119 win over the Pacers, Adams is unable to play Thursday. The veteran big man can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie should see a bump in minutes, but it may not be enough to warrant very much streaming upside.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for New Year's Day Adams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Adams sprained his right ankle during the Rockets' 126-119 win over the Pacers on Monday, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and one block over 22 minutes. The injury may not prevent the veteran center from missing any time, but if he is ruled out for Thursday's game, then Clint Capela, Jeff Green and Dorian Finney-Smith would be in line for more minutes.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets face the Nets, aim for 4th straight victory

Houston heads into a matchup against Brooklyn as winners of three consecutive games

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Steven Adams injury update: Latest update on Rockets center's status vs. Pacers | Sporting News The latest injury update on Houston Rockets' Steven Adams in the team's game versus the Indiana Pacers.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Downgraded to out Adams has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Pacers due to a right ankle sprain, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports. He totaled eight...

Impact Adams departed Monday's action in the third quarter, and after being evaluated further, Houston has decided to shut the big man down for the night. His availability for Thursday's game in Brooklyn is up in the air at this point.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Adams (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Pacers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear why Adams headed to the locker room, though he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. With Alperen Sengun (calf) unavailable, Clint Capela should see increased playing time if Adams is unable to return.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Sengun Adams is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Tanner Nichols of IE Sports Radio reports.

Impact Adams will move to the first unit due to the absence of Alperen Sengun (calf). Adams doesn't bring the same skill set as Sengun, but he's an excellent rim protector and rebounder. Adams is averaging 5.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.6 blocks per game across 23 appearances (five starts) this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Adams (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Adams took a seat for Sunday's matchup with the Kings, but he'll be back in action Tuesday night. The big man is averaging 3.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five games.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams puts Amen Thompson alongside NBA's greatest athletic freaks: "It looks like AI" The Rockets star is being compared to the league’s most explosive players ever.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Steven Adams breaks down how playing with Russ, Melo and PG made him the best offensive rebounder in the NBA He knew he had to adapt with all the shot takers.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"That was clutch" – Steven Adams recalls the sneaky strategy he used to stop Kevin Garnett from talking trash to him Instead of engaging with Kevin Garnett, he played dumb.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Resting Sunday Adams will rest Sunday against the Kings, Sam Warren of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Although Adams isn't on the injury report, he's going to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance like he normally does. Clint Capela could soak up a handful of minutes with this news.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kings take on the Rockets on 7-game slide

Houston plays Phoenix, seeks 6th straight home win

Davis' 26 points and Christie's 24 points lead Mavericks past Rockets 110-104

Rockets' Sengun leaves game vs. Mavericks early with ankle sprain

Houston plays Dallas on 4-game win streak

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Rockets face the Nets, aim for 4th straight victory