Steven Adams came off the Rockets' injury report on Tuesday, cleared after being listed day-to-day. He is available with no designation heading into training camp.
What happened
The Rockets' injury report cleared Steven Adams on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2:56 PM ET, removing him from the day-to-day designation he had carried earlier that same day. He first appeared on the report on Sunday, Sept. 6, listed day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue on his left side. The report carried no comment on the clearance and did not attach a timetable, since he is now listed as available rather than working toward a return.
What it means for the Rockets
Houston's next game is at the Mavericks on Friday, Oct. 9. Last season Adams played 32 games at 22.8 minutes, averaging 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Alperen Sengun logged 33.3 minutes and 20.4 points per game in that window, the clearest sign of who has carried center minutes in Adams's absence. The 2026-27 season has not started, so Houston has no games and no record with or without him yet.
What to watch
No return timetable was announced, since Adams is already cleared rather than progressing toward one. The next injury report will show whether he keeps a clean bill of health as the Rockets approach their Oct. 9 game at the Mavericks.
Is Steven Adams playing at the Mavericks?
He was cleared on the Rockets' injury report on Sept. 29 with no designation, ahead of the Oct. 9 game at Dallas.
When will Steven Adams be back?
He is already off the day-to-day list as of Sept. 29. He had been listed day-to-day since Sept. 6 with an ankle and leg issue on his left side.