Steven Adams News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Houston and Oklahoma City meet for conference showdown

Houston plays Oklahoma City in a matchup of Western Conference teams

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mavericks and Rockets meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Dallas Mavericks play the Houston Rockets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson lift undefeated Rockets past Bucks, 132-100

Fred VanVleet scored 24 points and Amen Thompson added 23 as the Houston Rockets remained undefeated with a 132-100 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rockets face the Bucks, look for 5th straight victory

Houston will attempt to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Milwaukee

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sengun has 29 points as Rockets stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Hawks

Alperen Sengun had 29 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten with a 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks Monday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Without clear timetable Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could be out "a week or two" due to his right soleus strain, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The veteran big man can be considered week-to-week until the Rockets offer another update on his status. In the meantime, Clint Capela will likely see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Adams has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks due to a right soleus strain.

Impact Adams sat out Saturday's win over the Hawks in the second leg of a back-to-back set, though he's now being ruled out due to a right soleus strain. Clint Capela and Jabari Smith will likely see increased burn for as long as Adams is sidelined.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets face the Hawks on 3-game win streak

Houston looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact As expected, Adams will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left ankle injury management. His next chance to play will come in Monday's rematch versus the Hawks. With the veteran big man out, Clint Capela will likely see a bump in minutes.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will likely rest Saturday Adams (rest) will likely be sidelined for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Head coach Ime Udoka indicated before the start of the regular season that Adams and Fred VanVleet (rest) would both be sidelined for one game of back-to-back sets to open the year, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. Adams played only nine minutes off the bench during Friday's 114-110 win over the Spurs, and if he's indeed ruled out for Saturday, then Clint Capela would take on a larger workload off the bench behind starting center Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Friday Adams (calf) is available for Friday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Adams missed Wednesday's season-opening win over the Mavericks but will shed his questionable tag and return to action Friday. He's expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable for Friday Adams (calf) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Adams didn't play in Wednesday's season-opening victory over the Mavericks with the same calf issue, and he's in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest to begin the 2026-27 campaign. If he's unable to suit up, Clint Capela is likely to earn the backup minutes at center behind Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Houston heads to San Antonio for conference showdown

San Antonio takes on Houston in a matchup of Western Conference teams

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Adams (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Adams was questionable due to calf tightness. He has since been downgraded, with his next opportunity to suit up coming on Friday in San Antonio. Without Adams on the floor, Clint Capela will likely see more minutes behind Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for regular-season opener Adams (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Adams missed Houston's final two preseason games for rest purposes but is now dealing with right calf tightness ahead of the club's regular-season opener. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up, Clint Capela figures to see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play back-to-backs Adams will sit out one leg of back-to-back sets to begin the year, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.

Impact The Rockets followed a similar maintenance plan with the veteran big man a season ago. Houston should lean more heavily upon Tari Eason for center minutes when Adams is resting.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing minutes restrictions Head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Adams won't face any minutes restrictions to begin the regular season, but the Rockets may be cautious with his availability in back-to-back s...

Impact Adams' 2025-26 campaign was cut short by an ankle injury that required surgery in January. However, the big man is expected to begin the season as Houston's backup center and won't have his minutes limited. Over 32 regular-season appearances (11 starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Wednesday Adams (rest) is expected to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Dallas.

Impact Adams sat out Houston's final two exhibition games for rest purposes but is expected to be available when the Rockets host the Mavericks on Wednesday. The veteran big man is expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Thursday Adams (rest) is listed as inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Impact The Rockets didn't provide an update on Adams' status ahead of tipoff, though he won't see the floor Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama's Spurs are the team to beat in the Southwest, but don't forget about Durant and Irving

Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs as the new team to beat in the Southwest Division

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Adams (rest) isn't expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Adams totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks, marking his first game action since undergoing ankle surgery in January. The veteran center is expected to be the primary backup to Alperen Sengun this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14 minutes in return Adams totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Impact Adams returned to the court after undergoing ankle surgery in January, playing his usual role off the bench. Although his skill set doesn't really lend itself to viable fantasy value, Adams' importance to the Rockets cannot be overstated. He will presumably serve as the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun, typically logging minutes in the mid to high teens.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared for Houston Adams has been fully cleared after undergoing left ankle surgery in January, head coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact The veteran center had previously been limited prior to training camp, but Udoka expects him to play during Houston's preseason trip to Macao. Adams may still be limited during back-to-back sets early in the regular season as the Rockets manage his workload following the procedure.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be limited in back-to-backs Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that he does not see Adams (ankle) playing in both halves of back-to-back sets to start the 2026-27 season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran center underwent left ankle surgery in late January and is currently without a clear timetable for a return to the court. Udoka also noted that Adams' minutes limit will be determined by how he progresses in training camp. If the 33-year-old begins the season on the inactive list, Clint Capela would likely see a bump in minutes.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams still bleeds blue and orange after taking playful Thunder shot to heart Steven Adams once again proved why he'll always be a beloved figure from OKC Thunder lore.

SEPTEMBER 25 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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Houston and Oklahoma City meet for conference showdown

Mavericks and Rockets meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson lift undefeated Rockets past Bucks, 132-100

Rockets face the Bucks, look for 5th straight victory

Sengun has 29 points as Rockets stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Hawks

Rockets face the Hawks on 3-game win streak

Houston heads to San Antonio for conference showdown

Wembanyama's Spurs are the team to beat in the Southwest, but don't forget about Durant and Irving