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Rockets center Steven Adams undergoes season-ending ankle surgery
Steven Adams had surgery on his left ankle after an injury against the Pelicans, ending his season as the Rockets hold the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 28-16 record.
- Houston Rockets center Steven Adams underwent season-ending surgery on his left ankle on Jan 28, 2026, the Rockets and sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
- On Jan. 18, Adams injured his left ankle contesting a Zion Williamson shot and was helped off the court by staff after he could not stand unassisted.
- Across 32 appearances, Adams averaged 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, appearing in 32 games with 11 starts this season.
- With Adams sidelined, Alperen Sengun will start at center while Clint Capela and Jabari Smith Jr. take expanded roles; Houston’s 28-16 record and missing Fred VanVleet strain playoff positioning.
- Given Adams' injury history, including missing the 2023-24 season for knee surgery, this latest ankle operation is another major blow for the Rockets.
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Rockets' Steven Adams out for season after ankle surgery
Steven Adams will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle. The Houston Rockets center had been out since suffering what coach Ime Udoka called a “severely sprained ankle” on Jan. 18 against the Pelicans.
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