Steven Adams

Adams missed Saturday’s game against Atlanta and had already been ruled out for Monday’s rematch. However, it looks like he’s going to miss at least a few more games. Clint Capela filled out the backup center minutes on Saturday and should remain in that role over the next handful of games. Capela contributed two points, three rebounds and an assist in their last game against the Hawks.

Adams will miss a second straight game after making his season debut in Friday’s win over the Spurs. What’s concerning is that he’s still dealing with a strained right soleus, the same injury that kept him out of the opener. Clint Capela will remain the backup center.

Adams played only eight minutes in Friday’s win over the Spurs. Sitting out Saturday with calf injury management, Adams doesn’t have much fantasy value at this point in his career.

A game-time call for Friday’s game, Adams is good to go for his first appearance of the season. His availability likely pushes Clint Capela out of the rotation entirely, with Capela having logged eight minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks.

A game-time call for Houston’s season opener, Adams did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks. Clint Capela effectively took over backup center duties, but he played just eight minutes. Rostering Capela would not be much of a gain for fantasy managers if Adams remains out on Friday.

Adams was seemingly on the wrong side of questionable with a calf injury and has since been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks. Adams wasn’t likely to have much of an impact on fantasy basketball anyway, but his absence will open up some bench minutes for Clint Capela behind starter Alperen Sengun.

If Adams were to miss time, Clint Capela will likely end up taking the backup center minutes for the Rockets. Adams isn’t likely to impact most fantasy leagues anyway.

Phillips’ absence doesn’t impact fantasy hoops, but if Adams is sidelined, Clint Capela could see additional run behind Alperen Sengun.

Adams’ absence is a big blow to Houston’s rotation, as the big man has contributed strong defense and rebounding in 2025-26. Tari Eason should see a bump in playing time, while Clint Capela could pick up some extra minutes off the bench. The Rockets will likely roll with smaller lineups, and Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson will have more responsibility as rebounders.

Adams left Sunday’s game against the Pelicans with an ankle injury and didn’t return. While X-rays were negative, Udoka told reporters Tuesday that Adams is dealing with a Grade 3 ankle sprain and he’s out indefinitely. With Adams sidelined, Tari Eason will move back into the starting lineup and Clint Capela could move into the rotation as the backup center.

Adams, who started alongside Alperen Şengün, needed help getting back to the locker room after rolling his left ankle during the fourth quarter. The good news is that X-rays were negative, so the veteran center is dealing with a sprain. However, Adams is likely going to miss some time, which should push Clint Capela (DNP-CD) into the rotation.

The Rockets will go with a bigger lineup for their final game of Week 13, with Adams replacing Josh Okogie in the starting five. Adams has a higher fantasy ceiling when starting, but he mainly provides rebounds in that role.

Adams played 25 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. His absence from the injury report means he’ll be available for both ends of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Alperen Şengün is locked in as the starting center, which limits Adams’ fantasy upside.

Adams returned from an ankle injury and started in place of Alperen Sengun (ankle) against the Suns on Monday. The 32-year-old center had eight points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes. Clint Capela only played nine minutes off the bench so it’s clear the Rockets prefer to rely on Adams with Sengun out.

Adams is set to return after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 32-year-old center is suddenly of greater importance with Alperen Sengun set to miss two weeks with an ankle injury. Adams is rostered in just seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, but could be worth a look in deeper formats with Sengun sidelined.

Adams has missed Houston’s last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability gained importance when Alperen Şengün left Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks after spraining his right ankle just over a minute into the game. If Adams can’t play, Clint Capela would get another start in the middle.

Adams was initially questionable, but he will now miss a second straight game. With Alperen Şengün healthy and available, Clint Capela will fill the backup center minutes instead of Adams, which won’t leave him enough time to be worth streaming.

Adams was held out of Thursday’s win over the Nets, and he may miss another game on Saturday. If so, Clint Capela would assume the backup center responsibilities.

Adams is out after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. With Clint Capela also out, the Rockets could be severely shorthanded in the post, even if Alperen Şengün is cleared to return from his calf injury.

Adams has been starting in place of Alperen Şengün (calf), who is also questionable for this game. The other center option is Clint Capela, who is questionable as well with an illness. Adams’ only path to streaming value will be if Şengün remains out.