According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the Houston Rockets, Steven Adams will be out for the rest of the season due to undergoing season-ending ankle surgery on his his left ankle.
Last week, Adams was ruled out with a Grade 3 ankle sprain. The injury happened during their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The 32-year-old getting injured leaves the Rockets weakened at their center position; another position they must try to fix during their quest to make a run for the NBA title this season. Center and point guard are two of the biggest holes for this organization.
This season, Adams averaged 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game. He was a big part of their bully ball identity, as his unmatched physicality is what gave him an edge over his opponents.
In June of last year, Houston signed Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract.