STEVEN ADAMS NEWS

Game-time decision Friday Adams (knee) is considered day-to-day and a game-time decision for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Adams missed Houston's regular-season opener Wednesday due to a right knee injury and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. If Adams is unable to suit up against Memphis, Jock Landale should continue to function as the team's backup center.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Adams (knee/calf) is unavailable Wednesday versus Charlotte.

Impact Adams being downgraded from a game-time decision to inactive may symbolize that he is close to returning for game action, and his next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Memphis. Durability could be a season-long factor to monitor for the 31-year-old.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A game-time decision Adams (knee, calf) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's season opener versus Charlotte, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Adams is dealing with a left calf strain in addition to managing right knee soreness. Jock Landale and Jabari Smith will absorb additional backup center minutes behind Alperen Sengun if Adams is unable to play.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with multiple injuries Adams is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets due to right knee injury recovery and a left calf strain.

Impact Adams is dealing with multiple injuries that could keep him out for Houston's regular-season opener. If he is ruled out against Charlotte, Jock Landale should function as the team's backup center behind Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Adams (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Coach Ime Udoka did not specify why Adams is questionable, but there should be more clarity when the Rockets release their injury report Tuesday evening. If Adams is held out, Jock Landale could potentially see some backup center minutes.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Adams (rest) is active for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Adams was a healthy scratch for last Wednesday's preseason game versus the Thunder, though he is expected to return off the bench Tuesday. The veteran big man didn't play a single game last year due to a season-ending knee surgery, though he is expected to be fully ready for Opening Night.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Adams (rest) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Oklahoma City, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Adams is joined by fellow veteran Fred VanVleet as healthy scratches Wednesday. His next opportunity for preseason action comes Tuesday versus New Orleans.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams Making an Immediate Impact on the Rockets The Houston Rockets kicked off their 2024-25 preseason schedule with a road game Monday night vs the Utah Jazz. The Rockets and Jazz struggl...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • SI.COM

Cleared for camp Adams (knee) will be a full participant at Houston's training camp this week, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Adams missed the entire 2023-24 NBA season due to knee surgery, but he's heading into camp with a clean bill of health. In fact, Feigen reports that Adams was able to take part in scrimmages last week, and that he impressed those in attendance. As it stands, it appears that Adams will be ready to fill in as Houston's backup center behind Alperen Sengun.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trade Idea: Rockets Send Steven Adams to Eastern Conference Contender Steven Adams was a surprise addition for the Houston Rockets at the trade deadline. Not because he's not a good player, but rather we don't...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • SI.COM

Steven Adams Once Pretended to Not Know English to Avoid Kevin Garnett Trash Talk That’s certainly a creative way to avoid Kevin Garnett’s trash talk.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steven Adams Once Pretended to Not Know English to Avoid Kevin Garnett Trash Talk That’s certainly a creative way to avoid Kevin Garnett’s trash talk.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Rockets GM Rafael Stone Wants Steven Adams To Be 'Steven' General manager Rafael Stone has one goal for newly acquired big man Steven Adams.

APRIL 29, 2024 • SI.COM

On track for training camp Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday that Adams (knee) is on track to be available for training camp, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.

Impact Adams missed the 2023-2024 campaign after receiving a season-ending knee surgery in November. The 30-year-old is likely to serve as a veteran presence off the bench behind Alperen Sengun (knee/ankle) next season.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies trade Steven Adams to Rockets for Victor Oladipo, 3 draft picks The Memphis Grizzlies traded center Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets for guard Victor Oladipo and 3 draft picks on Thursday night.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • NBA.COM

Grizzlies trade Steven Adams to Rockets for Victor Oladipo and draft picks

The Memphis Grizzlies traded center Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets for guard Victor Oladipo and three draft picks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Report: Grizzlies trading Steven Adams to Rockets The Memphis Grizzlies swapped center Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets for guard Victor Oladipo, two 2024 second-round draft picks and one...

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Grizzlies to trade Steven Adams to Rockets The Houston Rockets are reportedly set to acquire veteran big man Steven Adams from Memphis.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • NBA.COM

Rockets acquire Steven Adams for Oladipo, 3 picks Adams has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury he suffered last January that forced him to miss the remainder of 2022-23.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Traded to Houston Adams (knee) was traded from the Grizzlies to the Rockets in exchange for Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Adams underwent season-ending surgery on his right knee in November, and it appears as though he'll be in a different uniform when he returns to the court during the 2024-25 season. The 30-year-old is a productive player when healthy and would be a solid veteran presence in Houston's frontcourt if he suits up for the team next season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies granted Disabled Player Exception for Steven Adams injury Shams Charania: The Memphis Grizzlies have been granted a Disabled Player Exception worth $6.3 million by the NBA for the season-ending loss...

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Undergoing surgery Wednesday Adams (knee) is set to undergo surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Adams is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 season. The surgery will remedy instability in Adams' knee following what was initially diagnosed as a PCL strain. Memphis has limped to a 1-6 record without Adams thus far.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Steven Adams's Season-Ending Injury Impacts the Grizzlies' Title Hopes The veteran center was ruled out for the entire season with a knee injury, putting a serious dent in Memphis’s hopes of making a run to the...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

How Steven Adams's Season-Ending Injury Impacts the Grizzlies' Title Hopes The veteran center was ruled out for the entire season with a knee injury, putting a serious dent in Memphis’s hopes of making a run to the...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How Steven Adams' injury affects the Grizzlies and my projections for the West In a tight conference, losing a starter of Adams' caliber could have a major impact on the regular-season standings.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM