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Season Over for Steven Adams After Ankle Injury
29 Jan
Summary
- Steven Adams had season-ending ankle surgery for the Rockets.
- Adams was having a strong season, excelling in offensive rebounds.
- Rockets may seek frontcourt help before the NBA trade deadline.
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle.
The loss is a major setback for the Rockets, who had integrated Adams as a crucial component of their strategy to dominate on the offensive glass.
Adams, 32, was performing exceptionally well this season after recovering from a previous knee injury that sidelined him for three seasons. Before his recent ankle injury, he ranked fourth in offensive rebounds despite playing limited minutes.
The Rockets were on track to achieve historic offensive rebounding numbers with Adams's contribution. Now, they will rely on Clint Capela as the backup center behind Alperen Şengün.
With a 28-16 record, the Rockets are close to the top of their conference. The NBA trade deadline on February 5th presents an opportunity for the team to acquire more frontcourt depth, although they have expressed confidence in Capela.
Adams signed a three-year, $39 million extension last summer. He faces another extensive rehabilitation period following this ankle injury, adding to his history of overcoming knee issues.
