Steven Adams Injured with the Rockets

The Houston Rockets will be without Steven Adams, their most physical presence in the paint, for some time. According to head coach Ime Udoka, the veteran center has been diagnosed with a strain in his right calf and will be out of action for at least one to two weeks.

Adams missed Saturday's win over the Atlanta Hawks because of the same injury, and he will not suit up in Monday's rematch either. Because calf injuries tend to recur, the medical staff will evaluate him day by day and the team says it will be very cautious during his recovery.

Adams had to end his previous season early in January due to a left ankle injury. In the 2025-26 season he has appeared in only 32 games, and he has played just one game so far this year. With Adams sidelined, Clint Capela is expected to take over the backup big man role behind Alperen Şengün. Adams is averaging 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.