STEVEN ADAMS NEWS

Plays well in 17 minutes Adams registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 17 minutes during Sunday's 119-115 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Adams nearly double-doubled in 17 minutes, showing that he still has some gas left in the tank. He's been a fringe rotation player for most of the season, but he logged a few extra minutes Sunday with Alperen Sengun in foul trouble.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Adams (ankle) is listed as available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Adams sprained his left ankle during Saturday's loss to the Thunder, though he'll return to action without missing an outing Thursday. The big man's presence shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions, as he has averaged 3.2 points and 4.6 rebounds across only 10.0 minutes per game in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled questionable Adams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Adams exited Saturday's game after suffering a sprained left ankle, and the issue could keep him sidelined Thursday. With Alperen Sengun (knee) also questionable, Jock Landale and Jeff Green could see more action at the center spot.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits, doesn't return Saturday Adams recorded four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds across six minutes off the bench in Saturday's 111-96 loss to the Thunder. He exited the game in the third quarter and...

Impact Adams was ruled out of the game in the second half due to a left ankle injury, though he did make his presence felt when on the court. This injury means his status for the game against the Pelicans on Thursday is uncertain.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Wednesday Adams (knee) will play Wednesday versus the Golden State, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Adams will suit up for a sixth-consecutive contest, bringing Houston to full strength as Alperen Sengun (knee) has been cleared as well. Adams is averaging 2.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 10.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Adams (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact Adams is in jeopardy of missing the club's NBA Cup Quarter-final matchup due to right knee injury recovery. The big man has appeared in five consecutive outings for the Rockets, during which he has averaged 2.8 points and 4.2 rebounds across 10.2 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid

Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Hous...

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off injury report for Wednesday Adams (knee) doesn't appear on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact After missing the entire 2023-24 season while recovering from right knee surgery, Adams' workload has been monitored carefully during his inaugural campaign with the Rockets. He's appeared in consecutive games on just two occasions all season, but after sitting out Tuesday's 117-111 win over Minnesota, he should rejoin the rotation Wednesday as starting center Alperen Sengun's top backup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Houston visits Philadelphia following overtime win

Houston visits the Philadelphia 76ers after the Rockets took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-111 in overtime

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Tuesday Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Adams will miss the first half of Houston's upcoming back-to-back set, marking a second straight absence after he missed the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday. This is the first multi-game absence for the veteran since the beginning of the season, and he can be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against Portland Adams (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Adams will miss Saturday's contest due to it being the second leg of a back-to-back. Jock Landale will likely once again operate as Houston's backup center to Alperen Sengun. Adams should be able to return to action for Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Adams (knee) will be available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Adams was held out of Sunday's game against the Bulls for the first game of Houston's back-to-back set. He's likely to see a handful of minutes as the backup center Monday night.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Adams won't play in Sunday's game versus the Bulls due to right knee injury recovery.

Impact Adams will sit out the first leg of Houston's back-to-back Sunday. The veteran big man should be able to suit up for Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Adams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Adams was held out of Wednesday's game against the Clippers while recovering from a right knee injury, but he will be on the court for Friday's contest. Across five regular-season outings, Adams has averaged 3.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 13.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Friday Adams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Adams didn't step on the court in Wednesday's win over the Clippers, but the extra day of rest might benefit him. The Rockets are being very cautious with the veteran big man, but if he's deemed available for Friday's game, he should slot in as Alperen Sengun's primary backup option ahead of Jock Landale.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact A rematch against the Clippers on Friday will be his next opportunity to take the court. Adams has suited up in alternating fashion for four of Houston's last seven contests.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Adams (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Adams has been used sparingly this season while recovering from a right knee injury. The big man has appeared in five regular-season games thus far, during which he has averaged 3.4 points and 3.6 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game. If Adams is able to give it a go, he will likely compete for playing time with Jock Landale (shoulder) behind Alperen Sengun.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Adams (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Adams was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Pistons, but the 31-year-old center will suit up for the second leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set Monday. He's averaging 13.3 minutes per game across four outings early in the 2024-25 regular season, though he could see an uptick in minutes as Jock Landale has already been ruled out for Monday's contest due to a left shoulder injury.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Adams (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Adams missed the first leg of Houston's back-to-back set Sunday night against Detroit, and it's not a guarantee he returns to action Monday. It's pretty clear that the Rockets are going to be super cautious with the veteran center this season. If Adams is held out, Jock Landale is likely to pick up the backup center minutes.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Adams (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Adams will sit out the first leg of Houston's back-to-back Sunday due to a right knee injury recovery. Jock Landale should operate as the backup center to Alperen Sengun in his absence. Adams will likely be available to return for Monday's matchup with Washington.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Thunder Adams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The veteran big man was questionable, but he'll give it a go and should see minutes off the bench. Expect Adams to operate as Alperen Sengun's backup.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face OKC Adams (knee) is questionable to play Friday against the Thunder.

Impact Adams is working his way back from a gruesome knee injury, and while he's already made three appearances off the bench this season, the Rockets are being cautious with him. The veteran big man should operate as Alperen Sengun's backup at center if deemed available, though a decision on his status will be made closer to Friday's 8 p.m. ET tip-off time.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against San Antonio Adams (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Adams will be forced to sit out yet another game Wednesday due to right knee injury recovery. In his absence, Jock Landale should operate as Houston's backup center to Alperen Sengun. Adams' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Thunder.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Knicks Adams (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Adams is still in the final stages of his recovery from right knee surgery as he sat out of Saturday's game against the Warriors. He appeared in the two games prior, during which he averaged 12.0 minutes per contest. Adams should see the same amount of minutes Monday and will be limited to five-minute stints, per Bondy, as he operates behind Alperen Sengun at center.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Monday Adams (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Rockets have taken it slow with fully incorporating Adams into the rotation as he recovers from a right knee surgery, though he has appeared in two regular-season games, during which he amassed six points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal across 24 total minutes.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE