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| HT/WT: 6-11, 279 lbs |
| Birthplace: Rotorua, NZ |
| Age: 33 |
| School: Pittsburgh |
| Experience: 12 |
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2026 Stats
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FG%
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| Regular Season | 9.0 | 4.0 | 100.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Top Steven Adams News
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Without clear timetable
Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could be out "a week or two" due to his right soleus strain, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
The veteran big man can be considered week-to-week until the Rockets offer another update on his status. In the meantime, Clint Capela is expected to see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun. Jabari Smith is also likely to see more minutes at center in Adams' stead.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Out for Monday
Adams has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks due to a right soleus strain.
Adams sat out Saturday's win over the Hawks in the second leg of a back-to-back set, though he's now being ruled out due to a right soleus strain. Clint Capela and Jabari Smith will likely see increased burn for as long as Adams is sidelined.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Out Saturday
Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
As expected, Adams will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left ankle injury management. His next chance to play will come in Monday's rematch versus the Hawks. With the veteran big man out, Clint Capela will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Will likely rest Saturday
Adams (rest) will likely be sidelined for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Head coach Ime Udoka indicated before the start of the regular season that Adams and Fred VanVleet (rest) would both be sidelined for one game of back-to-back sets to open the year, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. Adams played only nine minutes off the bench during Friday's 114-110 win over the Spurs, and if he's indeed ruled out for Saturday, then Clint Capela would take on a larger workload off the bench behind starting center Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Cleared to play Friday
Adams (calf) is available for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Adams missed Wednesday's season-opening win over the Mavericks but will shed his questionable tag and return to action Friday. He's expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Remains questionable for Friday
Adams (calf) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Spurs.
Adams didn't play in Wednesday's season-opening victory over the Mavericks with the same calf issue, and he's in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest to begin the 2026-27 campaign. If he's unable to suit up, Clint Capela is likely to earn the backup minutes at center behind Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Ruled out Wednesday
Adams (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game versus Dallas.
Adams was questionable due to calf tightness. He has since been downgraded, with his next opportunity to suit up coming on Friday in San Antonio. Without Adams on the floor, Clint Capela will likely see more minutes behind Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Iffy for regular-season opener
Adams (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Adams missed Houston's final two preseason games for rest purposes but is now dealing with right calf tightness ahead of the club's regular-season opener. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up, Clint Capela figures to see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Won't play back-to-backs
Adams will sit out one leg of back-to-back sets to begin the year, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.
The Rockets followed a similar maintenance plan with the veteran big man a season ago. Houston should lean more heavily on Tari Eason, Jabari Smith and Clint Capela for center minutes when Adams is resting.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Not facing minutes restrictions
Head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Adams won't face any minutes restrictions to begin the regular season, but the Rockets may be cautious with his availability in back-to-back sets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Adams' 2025-26 campaign was cut short by an ankle injury that required surgery in January. However, the big man is expected to begin the season as Houston's backup center and won't have his minutes limited. Over 32 regular-season appearances (11 starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Expected to suit up Wednesday
Adams (rest) is expected to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Dallas.
Adams sat out Houston's final two exhibition games for rest purposes but is expected to be available when the Rockets host the Mavericks on Wednesday. The veteran big man is expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Inactive Thursday
Adams (rest) is listed as inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder.
The Rockets didn't provide an update on Adams' status ahead of tipoff, though he won't see the floor Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Not expected to play
Adams (rest) isn't expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Adams totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks, marking his first game action since undergoing ankle surgery in January. The veteran center is expected to be the primary backup to Alperen Sengun this season.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Logs 14 minutes in return
Adams totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Adams returned to the court after undergoing ankle surgery in January, playing his usual role off the bench. Although his skill set doesn't really lend itself to viable fantasy value, Adams' importance to the Rockets cannot be overstated. He will presumably serve as the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun, typically logging minutes in the mid to high teens.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Fully cleared for Houston
Adams has been fully cleared after undergoing left ankle surgery in January, head coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.
The veteran center had previously been limited prior to training camp, but Udoka expects him to play during Houston's preseason trip to Macao. Adams may still be limited during back-to-back sets early in the regular season as the Rockets manage his workload following the procedure.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Expected to be limited in back-to-backs
Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that he does not see Adams (ankle) playing in both halves of back-to-back sets to start the 2026-27 season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The veteran center underwent left ankle surgery in late January and is currently without a clear timetable for a return to the court. Udoka also noted that Adams' minutes limit will be determined by how he progresses in training camp. If the 33-year-old begins the season on the inactive list, Clint Capela would likely see a bump in minutes.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Uncertain return timeline
Adams (ankle) didn't offer a return timetable Monday at media day, per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.
Adams referred to the ankle surgery he underwent in January as "complicated." The veteran center's status will remain worth monitoring throughout training camp and the preseason. Clint Capela should take on the leftover reps as the No. 2 center until Adams is cleared for action.
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