Steven Adams News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

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

Kings face the Rockets on 4-game skid

Sacramento aims to end its four-game losing streak when the Sacramento Kings take on Houston

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

"He moves like Kung Fu Panda" - Steven Adams breaks down what makes Sengun unstoppable Adams compares Sengun's unpredictable moves to those Kung Fu Panda.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Steven Adams debunks the negative portrayal of Dillon Brooks and explains why he is one of the best teammates Brooks is considered the biggest NBA villain today.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Struggles with shot Adams logged six points (2-10 FG, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Adams had a tough showing from the field, but he continues to be an elite source of rebounds with a sprinkle of defensive stats. Across 20 appearances, the center holds averages of 6.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 21.6 minutes per contest. That has him positioned just inside the top-200 for per-game value in nine-category formats.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams Opens Up About the Wild Diet Fueling His Legendary Strength Multiple NBA players and analysts have raved over the years about Houston Rockets center Steven Adams’ strength. In 2018, Jimmy Butler thoug...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Steven Adams says chopping wood helped him become the NBA's strongest player: "That was just normal chores" Adams on why chopping wood mattered more than the weight room.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Lebron James says what all Rockets fans already knew about Steven Adams's impact As Steven Adams has begun his second full season with the Houston Rockets, his impact has become clearer than ever, with his imposing presen...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets have loudly been vindicated for bold Steven Adams gamble The Houston Rockets made a bold decision by acquiring Steven Adams. Now, he's vindicating that decision very loudly.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Removed from injury report Adams (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Adams sat out Saturday's game against Dallas due to right ankle tendinopathy, but his absence from the injury report means he's set to be available Thursday. Over his last six games, the veteran center has averaged 7.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Kings face the Rockets on 4-game skid