STEVEN ADAMS NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Golden State Adams is out for Saturday's game versus the Warriors due to right knee injury recovery.

Impact Adams missed all of the 2023-24 campaign after undergoing right knee surgery, and it appears that Houston will hold him out of Saturday's contest for precautionary reasons. Jock Landale should operate as the team's backup center in his absence. Adams' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Adams (knee) will play Thursday night against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Adams was added to the injury report as questionable due to a knee issue, but he's been given the green light to suit up in Dallas. He made his season debut Monday, finishing with six points and three rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Adams is questionable to play in Thursday's game against Dallas due to a right knee injury.

Impact Adams not having a clear diagnosis could be attributed to load management considerations for the veteran, as he dealt with knee and calf injuries up until his season debut on Monday. His status will need to be monitored as the Rockets could exercise an abundance of caution even with Adams only having played in one game thus far.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Instagram Deletes Steven Adams's Facetious Comment Offering to Punch Rudy Gobert Adams’s joke didn’t sit well with Instagram.

OCTOBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steven Adams Picked Up a Basketball With Another Human Being Still Attached Steve Johnson picked up Keldon Johnson with a basketball.

OCTOBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plays backup role in season debut Adams supplied six points (3-3 FG, 0-1 FT) and three rebounds across 14 minutes during Monday's 106-101 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Adams made his debut for the Rockets, serving as the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun. Now towards the back end of his career, Adams provides the young Rockets team with a veteran presence, something that is certainly needed given their young roster. He is unlikely to move the needle when it comes to fantasy, unless of course, Sengun misses time throughout the season. If and when that were to happen, Adams could be a viable streaming option for anyone needing rebounds.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Monday Adams (knee/calf) will be available for Monday's game against San Antonio, per the NBA's injury report.

Impact Adams has missed the first three games of the regular season due to calf and knee injuries. However, after going through pregame warmups without any setbacks, he is available Monday to make his Rockets debut off the bench.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs. San Antonio Adams will test out his right calf during pregame warmups ahead of Monday's contest against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Adams has yet to make his Rockets regular-season debut due to knee and calf injuries, but the 31-year-old big man will test things out during pregame warmups. If he's good to go for Monday's contest, he'll provide depth in the Rockets' frontcourt behind starters Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday vs. Spurs Adams (knee) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Adams was a game-time decision prior to being held out of Saturday's matchup against the Spurs. The big man hasn't played since Jan. 22, and if he misses more time, Jock Landale will likely continue to see an increase in playing time.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Adams (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Adams was tabbed as a game-time call for this rivalry matchup, but the big man has been ruled out, meaning he's yet to make his 2024-25 season debut. Adams' next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Spurs on Monday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Spurs Adams (knee/calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Adams is in danger of missing his third straight contest to begin the season while dealing with injuries to his right knee and left calf. If Adams is ruled out yet again, Jock Landale should continue to operate as Houston's backup center.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE