Steven Adams News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Spurs take on the Rockets, aim for 4th straight victory

San Antonio comes into a matchup against Houston as winners of three straight games

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Tuesday Adams (ankle) won't play Tuesday against the Spurs.

Impact Adams exited Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans with a sprained left ankle and will miss at least one additional game as a result of the injury. Clint Capela will presumably see more opportunities until Adams returns to health.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110

Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orlea...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Diagnosed with ankle sprain Head coach Ime Udoka told reporters after Sunday's 119-110 win over the Pelicans that Adams was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Adams could barely put any weight after spraining his left ankle early in the first quarter and had to be helped to the locker room. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but if he were to miss extended time, then Clint Capela would be in line to step up into a larger role off the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Adams went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a left leg injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Adams appeared to suffer the injury while attempting to block a Zion Williamson layup attempt. Adams had to be helped back to the locker room, and if he's unable to return, he would finish with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes. Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela are candidates to play more in Adams' absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Adams is starting Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The Rockets have elected to move Adams into the starting five with Tari Eason (ankle) set to miss another matchup. Adams has been a strong rebounder in his last five appearances as a starter, averaging 8.8 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Omitted from injury report Adams (rest) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact The veteran center's omission is worth noting, as he tends to sit out one half of back-to-back sets. Adams is slated to appear in two games in as many days for the first time this season, meaning Clint Capela may not see the floor at all Friday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 8th straight home win

Houston heads into a matchup with Oklahoma City after winning seven consecutive home games

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

JANUARY 12 • 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

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • 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

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Spurs take on the Rockets, aim for 4th straight victory

Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110

Houston takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 8th straight home win

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