Rockets center Steven Adams moved from out to day-to-day late Wednesday with a right calf issue. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 23, the day Houston plays at San Antonio.
What happened
Steven Adams moved from out to day-to-day on the injury report posted at 11:58 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Rockets center has a right calf issue. Earlier Wednesday he was listed as out. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, he was day-to-day with the same calf problem. The report's comment says Adams won't play in Wednesday's game versus Dallas. It lists an expected return of Oct. 23. Adams, 33, was also day-to-day for rest on Oct. 11 and was cleared on Oct. 17.
What it means for the Rockets
Houston plays next at San Antonio on Friday, Oct. 23, at 9:30 PM ET on Prime Video. That is the same date the injury report gives for his expected return. The Rockets are 1-0, sit first in the standings and won their opener without Adams. They have not played a game with him this season. Last season he averaged 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.8 minutes over 32 games. His value is on the glass. Houston has not announced who takes his minutes if he sits again.
What to watch
Watch the next injury report before Friday's game for an update on Adams. The report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return, but a final decision on his status for the Spurs game has not been announced. A day-to-day tag can keep the call open until close to tip-off. Next up is Friday at San Antonio, 9:30 PM ET on Prime Video.
Is Steven Adams playing at Spurs on Friday, Oct. 23?
He is day-to-day with a right calf issue. The injury report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return, but a final decision for the game at San Antonio has not been announced.
When will Steven Adams be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 23. Houston plays at San Antonio that night at 9:30 PM ET.