Steven Adams News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

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

Impact Adams has been a regular on the injury report the last week due to right ankle tendinopathy, and he'll miss his first game since Nov. 5 on Wednesday. With the veteran big man sidelined, Clint Capela will likely see increased playing time, while Jeff Green and Isaiah Crawford are candidates to enter the rotation. Adams' next chance to play will come Sunday against the Jazz.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Adams (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Adams will power through the ankle issue and should log his usual minutes, which will make it tough for Clint Capela to get into the rotation. Adams is averaging 6.0 points and 9.4 rebounds this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Questionable against Phoenix Adams is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns due to right ankle tendinopathy.

Impact Adams has been dealing with this right ankle issue for some time, but he has been able to suit up for the team's last seven games. If he is unable to go, Clint Capela could see extra minutes at the five.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Adams logged five points (2-2 FG, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes during Friday's 112-109 loss to Denver.

Impact The Rockets started Adams and Alperen Sengun together for a second straight game, but with the offense struggling in the first half, Reed Sheppard was with the first five to begin the second half. Adams remains one of the best per-minute rebounders in the league, but he's played more than 30 minutes only one time this season, which came during Houston's double-overtime loss to the Thunder on Opening Night.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on bench to start third quarter Adams isn't on the bench coming out of halftime for undisclosed reasons, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Adams isn't on the bench coming out of halftime, though it's uncertain why he remained in the locker room. Reed Sheppard, who scored 20 points in the first half, replaced Adams in the starting lineup to open the third period.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Adams (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Adams will get his second straight start and will be joined by Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun in the first unit. In three starts this season, Adams has posted averages of 7.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.0- assists, 1.0 steal and 2.0 turnovers per contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Questionable vs. Nuggets Adams (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Adams is nursing right ankle tendinopathy, clouding his status for Friday. If the veteran big man is downgraded to out against Denver, Clint Capela could see enough minutes to warrant streaming consideration in deeper fantasy setups.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining first unit Adams is starting Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Adams will draw his third start of the season and his first since Oct. 24 as Houston elects to shake up the starting five. He's provided a spark off the bench in his previous two appearances, snagging 24 total rebounds in 45 minutes of action. Josh Okogie will move to a bench role as a result of this lineup change.

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Grabs 11 boards Friday Adams ended Friday's 140-116 win over the Trail Blazers with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 18 minutes.

Impact Adams grabbed double-digit rebounds for the fourth time this season, and the first time in the past six games. After starting the season in the starting lineup, Adams has since settled back into a bench role, typically playing minutes in the mid-teens. At this point, he should be treated as a rebound streamer only.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Available Friday Adams (hip) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with a hip issue, Adams will get back on the floor. The veteran big man is currently averaging 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 66.7 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Spurs Adams (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact The veteran big man is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game with a hip flexor. Clint Capela would likely take on the backup center role if Adams is out, with Tari Eason also being a candidate to soak up additional center minutes behind Alperen Sengun in this case.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Won't play Wednesday Adams (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Adams is dealing with a hip issue, which will keep him sidelined. Clint Capela and Jeff Green will likely be turned to to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Iffy for Wednesday Adams (hip) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Adams is dealing with a hip issue, which could keep him sidelined. If the veteran big man is unable to play, the team will likely turn to Clint Capela and Jeff Green to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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