Adams is out for Saturday's game in Dallas due to right ankle tendinopathy.
Alperen Sengun (illness) is doubtful for Saturday's game, so Clint Capela could be headed for a spot start, while Jeff Green could see meaningful minutes in the rotation. Adams' next chance to play will come Thursday against the Clippers.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Grabs eight boards in start
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Adams finished with four points (2-4 FG), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 117-98 win over Phoenix.
Adams moved into the starting lineup for the fifth time this season, replacing Alperen Sengun, who was ruled out due to illness. As usual, Adams filled in admirably, including recording a season-high four combined steals and blocks. Sengun is unlikely to miss a significant amount of time, meaning Adams should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming option for those needing rebounds.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Starting sans Sengun
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Adams will start Friday's game against the Suns, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Adams will step into the first unit due to the absence of Alperen Sengun (illness). In four starts this season, Adams has averaged 6.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 28.0 minutes. Friday night is the first leg of a back-to-back set, and Ime Udoka said pregame that Adams will be held out of Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks, per Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Given green light
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Adams (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Adams has been cleared to take the floor Wednesday night, though he'll do so as a member of the second unit. In 11 appearances off the bench this season, Adams is averaging 6.5 points and 9.0 rebounds across 19.1 minutes.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable vs. Kings
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Adams (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
The 32-year-old center is nursing right ankle tendinopathy. Houston tends to roll with a jumbo lineup, though it's possible Aaron Holiday would be the direct fantasy beneficiary of Adams' potential absence Wednesday if the Rockets opt to go a bit smaller.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Won't play Monday
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Adams (rest) won't play Monday against the Jazz.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Rockets will hold out the veteran for maintenance reasons. In Adams' absence, Clint Capela is likely to see an uptick in minutes in the frontcourt.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Double-double off bench Sunday
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Adams closed with 13 points (2-4 FG, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 129-101 victory over Utah.
After sitting out Wednesday's win over the Warriors due to a minor ankle injury, Adams was back in the lineup. However, he remained with the second unit, as the Rockets take a longer look at Reed Sheppard in the starting five. The veteran center's double-double was his third of the season in 15 games, and with Houston having won three straight road games with Sheppard as a starter, Adams could continue coming off the bench for a while.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Good to go Sunday
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Adams (ankle) is available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Adams will shed his questionable tag due to a right ankle issue after missing Wednesday's win over Golden State. In his last five outings off the bench, the veteran big man has averaged 6.2 points and 9.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable to play Sunday
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Adams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Adams has been a regular on the injury report due to a right ankle injury, but the questionable tag suggests the big man should have a chance to suit up this weekend. If Adams doesn't play, Clint Capela would be in line to take his place in the lineup.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Won't play Wednesday
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Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Available to play
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Adams (ankle) will come off the bench in Monday's matchup with the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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 per game this season.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable against Phoenix
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Adams is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns due to right ankle tendinopathy.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Makes second straight start
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Not on bench to start third quarter
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Adams isn't on the bench coming out of halftime of Friday's game against the Nuggets for undisclosed reasons, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Starting Friday
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Adams (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
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 steals and 2.0 turnovers per contest.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Joining first unit
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Adams is starting Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
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 provided a spark off the bench in his previous two appearances, snagging 24 total rebounds over 45 minutes of action. Josh Okogie will move to a bench role as a result of this lineup change.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Grabs 11 boards Friday
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Available Friday
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Adams (hip) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable vs. Spurs
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Adams (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
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.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Won't play Wednesday
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Adams (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Adams is dealing with a hip issue that will keep him sidelined. Clint Capela and Jeff Green will likely be turned to to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
