Houston Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely with a sprained left ankle, coach Ime Udoka said before Tuesday’s 111-106 win over the Spurs. Udoka described it as a “severely sprained ankle,” noting it could be “Grade 3 or so,” and added he doesn’t expect Adams back anytime soon.
Adams suffered the injury Sunday in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans while contesting a play at the rim involving Zion Williamson, grabbing his left ankle immediately after landing. Udoka said there was “a lot of swelling already,” but “nothing’s broken,” and confirmed it’s not a high ankle sprain.
The 32-year-old is averaging 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes for a Rockets team that leads the NBA in rebounding (49.2 per game). With Adams sidelined, Clint Capela becomes the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun, and Houston is also expected to use Jabari Smith Jr. at center in certain lineups.
Forward Tari Eason returned Tuesday, posting two points in 20 minutes after missing five games with a right ankle sprain.
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