<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockets-news-steven-adams-two-year-journey-overcome-injury-struggles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockets’ Steven Adams details ‘two-year journey’ to overcome injury struggles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Steven-Adams-details-two-year-journey-to-overcome-injury-struggles.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockets’ Steven Adams details ‘two-year journey’ to overcome injury struggles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-31T09:11:29-07:00">October 31st, 9:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-31T09:11:29-07:00">October 31st, 9:11am</time><address><a>Preston Byers</a>Preston Byers is an experienced writer and journalist who currently serves as an associate editor for ClutchPoints and as a staff writer at The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle, where he covers sports in the Mahoning Valley. Previously, Preston worked as an associate editor for Dot Esports and a site expert for FanSided's Union and Blue.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Rockets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Steven Adams made his debut with the Houston Rockets on Monday, but it wasn’t just a debut with a new team for the big Kiwi, it was his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-news-steven-adams-message-fans-646-day-absence">return to an NBA court after more than 600 days away</a>.</p><p>Back in January 2023, Adams suffered a PCL injury in his right knee. Initially thought to be an injury that would sideline him for a month or so, it became a much longer, more serious road back to playing. At the time, Adams played for the Memphis Grizzlies, who held onto hope that Adams would be able to avoid surgery and be ready to go by the beginning of the 2023-24 season.</p><p>But Adams’ knee did not recover how he nor the team expected, and shortly before Memphis was set to tip off their season last October, the team announced Adams would undergo a procedure on his knee. In February, ahead of the trade deadline, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-steven-adams-trade-rockets">Grizzlies traded Adams to the Rockets</a>, with whom he made his return Monday against the San Antonio Spurs.</p><p>After the win, Adams <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/steven-adams-return-knee-injury-19873661.php?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sftwitter&amp;utm_source=twitter.com" rel="noopener">spoke to the</a> media about getting back to playing after nearly two years on the sideline.</p><p>“It was just good to be back. It’s been a long journey,” Adams said [h/t Houston Chroncile]. “There’s still a lot of work to do, but it’s just fun to be out there with the boys, especially on a new team. Getting traded mid-injury, mid-rehab, it’s just good to actually play with the team. It just hits a bit differently when you speak to your team when you’re playing.”</p><p>He also added: “Typically with surgeries, that’s why they call it a two-year process because physically, you’ll heal in the first year. The second year is the mental part, getting the connection back,” he said. “So it’s just that mental part now, but then also the mental part of the game: flow, timing, reading the body language, stuff like that.”</p><p>The 12th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Adams began his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After seven seasons with the Thunder, Adams was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he spent a season before being traded to the Grizzlies. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-jaren-jackson-jr-opens-up-steven-adams-influence-vets-trade-rockets">Adams helped lead Memphis</a> to back-to-back Southwest Division titles and second seeds in the Western Conference.</p><p>The 31-year-old New Zealand native is in the second and last season of the 2-year, $25.2 million contract extension he signed with the Grizzlies in October 2022. He is set to make $12.6 million this season and become an unrestricted free agent in the summer.</p><p>Adams logged 6 points and 3 rebounds in 14 minutes vs. the Spurs after not playing in any of the first three games of the 2024-25 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockets’ Steven Adams details ‘two-year journey’ to overcome injury struggles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockets-news-steven-adams-jokes-about-punching-rudy-gobert-in-nose');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockets’ Steven Adams jokes about punching Rudy Gobert in nose');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Steven-Adams-jokes-about-punching-Rudy-Gobert-in-nose.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Rockets’ Steven Adams jokes about punching Rudy Gobert in nose</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-30T10:26:30-07:00">October 30th, 10:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-30T10:26:30-07:00">October 30th, 10:26am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Rockets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Houston Rockets center Steven Adams <a href="https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3252792/" rel="noopener">stirred up attention online</a> with a lighthearted Instagram comment aimed at Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert. In a now-deleted post, Adams had joked, “$20, I punch Rudy Gobert square in the nose,” tagging Gobert in the playful jab. Known for his sense of humor off the court, Adams appeared to be poking fun rather than making a serious remark. However, the comment quickly gained traction among fans, prompting Instagram to remove it. Adams later shared on his Instagram story that the platform had taken down his comment, adding to the buzz surrounding the exchange.</p><p>The post came shortly after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-joe-mazzulla-wants-fighting-power-plays-nba">Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shared his thoughts</a> on NBA regulations during an NBC Sports interview, expressing that the league has, in his view, lost some entertainment value by curbing physical confrontations.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">IG removing Steven Adams’ comment is hilarious 😭😭😭</p><p>(h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/DimeUPROXX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DimeUPROXX</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Oc8XxtOQp7">pic.twitter.com/Oc8XxtOQp7</a></p><p>— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1851651606900772887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>“The biggest thing that we rob people of from an entertainment standpoint, is you can’t fight anymore,” Mazzulla said. “You wanna talk about robbing the league of entertainment, what’s more entertaining than a little scuffle?” His comments resonated with some fans and players alike, reigniting discussions on the NBA’s evolving stance on physicality.</p><h2><b>Steven Adams’ playful jab at Rudy Gobert adds intrigue to upcoming NBA Cup clash</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Steven-Adams-jokes-about-punching-Rudy-Gobert-in-nose-1.jpg"><figcaption>© Rob Gray-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Adams, a veteran center known for his tough play, recently returned to the court after a lengthy absence due to a torn ACL while with the Memphis Grizzlies. In his first game back for the Rockets, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-news-steven-adams-message-fans-646-day-absence">Adams recorded six points and three rebounds</a> in 14 minutes during a close 106-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, offering a glimpse of his potential impact for Houston. His return is anticipated to bolster the Rockets’ interior defense and rebounding as they embark on the new season with a refreshed roster.</p><p>The Rockets’ upcoming NBA Cup match against the Timberwolves on November 26 could bring added excitement, with Adams and Gobert set to face off. Given Adams’ playful comment and history of gritty play, fans are eager to see if the two centers will share any ‘friendly’ interaction — or keep it strictly competitive. The exchange between Adams and Gobert underscores the role of rivalries and personalities in the NBA, adding to the anticipation surrounding the league’s inaugural NBA Cup tournament.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockets’ Steven Adams jokes about punching Rudy Gobert in nose

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A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Rockets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-rockets-named-as-team-to-watch-if-heat-trade-jimmy-butler">Houston Rockets weathered trade rumors</a> and signed two of their key young pieces including <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-news-alperen-sengun-forever-claim-185-million-contract-extension">Alperen Sengun to long term contract extensions</a> before the 2024-25 season, which has gotten off to a decent start. The Rockets currently sit at 2-2 following Monday evening’s road win against the San Antonio Spurs in a game in which Houston went up by double digits but ended up having to hang on for dear life at the end.</p><p>Monday evening also marked the season debut of Rockets center Steven Adams, who last appeared in the NBA during the 2022-23 season as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies but has since undergone a series of injuries. Adams logged 14 minutes of action in the contest and recorded six points to go along with three rebounds.</p><p>After the game, Adams took to his account on X, formerly Twitter, with <a href="https://x.com/RealStevenAdams/status/1851108282871542237" rel="noopener">a special message</a> for Rockets Nation, quote tweeting a post from Steven Adams Stats.</p><p>“Appreciate you helping me along the way friends and family… grateful to experience this with all of you,” wrote Adams, alongside a slew of prayer hands emojis.</p><p>While he may not have quite the impact he did during his prime days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Adams still seems poised to provide a steady veteran presence to what is overall a youthful Rockets locker room.</p><h2><b>Can the Rockets make the playoffs this year?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Adams-during-preseason.jpg"><figcaption>Thomas Shea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On paper, there is quite a bit to like about this Houston Rockets squad, led by big man Alperen Sengun and shooting guard Jalen Green, both of whom were recently inked to extensions with the franchise.</p><p>Meanwhile, rookie Reed Sheppard looked great during Summer League and preseason and has largely carried that momentum with him into the real thing, while youngsters Jabari Smith Jr. and Cam Whitmore continue to show growth in their own right.</p><p>In many years, this Rockets team may figure to be a lock to at least secure a play-in birth; however, due to the rapidly increasing depth of talent around the league, particularly in the vaunted Western Conference, there aren’t really any guarantees for anyone this year.</p><p>Still, Rockets fans have to be excited by what they saw in their team’s resilient win in San Antonio on Monday, which occurred on the heels of a tough loss to the Spurs two nights prior.</p><p>In any case, the Rockets are next slated to take the floor on Thursday on the road against the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 PM ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockets center Steven Adams’ message to fans after 646 day-absence

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He's been working as a sports analyst for two years now and aims to leave a remarkable impression in the industry. When off the keyboard, Itiel participates in the local basketball league and pickup games. But when he's off the court, he also loves to grab his controller and enjoy a vast collection of video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Steven Adams is known to be one of the nicest players in the NBA but also one of the toughest. However, there came a time when Adams wasn’t tough enough to face <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kevin-garnett-warns-nba-of-knicks-problem-in-2024-25">the wrath of Kevin Garnett</a>. The Houston Rockets center <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1821331250918920518" rel="noopener">shared a hilarious story</a> about him faking having a language barrier to avoid hearing harsh words from Garnett.</p><p>Adams hopped on the most recent episode of THE MORNING SHIFT podcast. In that episode, the hosts wanted to confirm if the story about the Rockets center faking a language barrier was true. The big man didn’t deny the question and hilariously told them what exactly took place.</p><p>Adams told the hosts the reason behind his shenanigans was because he wasn’t feeling confident on that night. The last thing he needed was to get verbally destroyed by Garnett. He then mentioned that the one-time champion’s trash-talking began when he got into a heated moment with his former teammate Kendrick Perkins. Adams then had to check in for Perkins and immediately told Garnett he didn’t know how to speak English.</p><blockquote>“My confidence wasn’t high man,” Adams said. “I wasn’t trying to get torn down. … Kendrick Perkins and KG played together. They started mouthing off. I was coming in, and [Garnett] was like ‘Yo, look’ and I was like ‘No English, bro’. He didn’t say anything after that, thank goodness. He would’ve ruined me.”</blockquote><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“My confidence wasn’t high, man… I was coming in, and [Kevin Garnett] was like, ‘Yo, look’… I was like, 'No English, bro'… He didn’t say anything after that, thank goodness. He would’ve ruined me.”</p><p>— Steven Adams 😂</p><p>(via THE MORNING SHIFT / YT)<a href="https://t.co/2fHMYQBU6w">pic.twitter.com/2fHMYQBU6w</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1821331250918920518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Steven Adams’ evolution in the NBA</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Steven-Adams-talking-to-the-referee.jpg"><figcaption>© Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Steven Adams is one of the nicest players in the NBA today. On top of his good demeanor, Adams backs it up with solid numbers as a center. As a result, teams tend to want having him on the team whether it’s for the starting position or just a bench player.</p><p>While Adams made it seem he was afraid of players like Kevin Garnett in his younger years, he is currently one of the toughest big men in the league. Some players even shared their stories of how baffled they were to discover the big man’s strength. Thanks to his superhuman abilities, Adams is able to utilize them and use them to his advantage.</p><p>As of the 2022-23 season, before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-news-steven-adams-breaks-silence-on-injury-recovery-trade-to-houston">Adams got injured</a>, he averaged 11.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 42 games. He also once ranked 12th among the Defensive Player of the Year candidates back in the 2017-18 season. The big man even arguably played a big role in Russell Westbrook’s MVP season.</p><p>Now with the 2024-25 season rapidly approaching, the Houston Rockets are hoping to get the same player Adams was before getting injured. Hopefully, the New Zealander giant can deliver on his role when the time comes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steven Adams drops hilarious throwback Kevin Garnett story

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A Houston native, Jeremy is happy to receive the opportunity as a beat reporter for ClutchPoints covering the Rockets. During his tenure at Back Sports Page, he honed his skills in sports writing, social media, and reporting, gaining valuable experience and having the opportunity to interact with notable figures from the NBA during media day, various charity, and pro camps events. His approach is analytical yet accessible, ensuring dedicated fans and casual readers alike can appreciate his insights.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The big splash the<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-get-crushing-steven-adams-injury-update-as-2023-24-regular-season-dawns" rel="noopener"> Houston Rockets landed</a> at the trade deadline in Steven Adams will eventually become a nice added piece to the growing young core. While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sources-how-grizzlies-rockets-steven-adams-trade-impacts-2024-nba-trade-deadline" rel="noopener">Adams is out</a> for the current season due to knee surgery, his fit on the roster for next season provides a much-needed depth on rebounding and defense.</p><p>The last update regarding the big man’s health was formally mentioned by general manager Rafael Stone, ensuring everyone that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-news-steven-adams-gets-crucial-injury-update-trade-houston" rel="noopener">Adams will become fully ready</a> for the Rockets’ training camp in September. To make things easier, Adams recorded a video of himself informally letting the NBA media know he is going to play for the Rockets. He also appears excited for the future as he showed the Rockets logo in the clip.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Steven Adams on joining the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rockets</a> </p><p>“I’m excited to play with them. I get to see Dillon Brooks again… get to see his ugly mug more often now…</p><p>I’m excited to go see Houston &amp; see what they’re building. They’ve got good young players.” <a href="https://t.co/cIF77JNwIf">pic.twitter.com/cIF77JNwIf</a></p><p>— Steven Adams Stats (@funakistats) <a href="https://twitter.com/funakistats/status/1763989817610977605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“I’m excited to play with them [Rockets]. I get to see Dillon Brooks again. Good to see his ugly mug more often now. I’m excited to go see Houston, what they are building. They’ve got good young players there. Should be cool. Meet all the fans and whatnot,” Adams shared.</p><p>During his time with the Grizzlies, Steven Adams was Dillon Brooks’ teammate. The two clearly have a great relationship together after performing in back-to-back playoff appearances.</p><p>“He’s [Adams] a great teammate to be around,” Brooks mentioned. “He’s selfless, would do anything the coaches ask for. He listens to each and every one of his players.”</p><h2><b>More Steven Adams update</b></h2><p>Two weeks after the deadline, the veteran center got back on the court and did some practice drills. This was his first time playing basketball since his knee surgery in November of last year.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Steven Adams gave an update after getting back on the court for the first time since knee surgery in November last year..</p><p>“It felt great on court… felt really, really good. Really happy with today” <a href="https://t.co/7vwqrdvSCG">pic.twitter.com/7vwqrdvSCG</a></p><p>— Steven Adams Stats (@funakistats) <a href="https://twitter.com/funakistats/status/1763745508806549960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“We didn’t go too hard cause we just wanna test it out,” Steven Adams said. “All that means is go through some drills. From their we’ll see how my body responds tomorrow and make any adjustments if need be. Felt great on the court. Felt really, really good. Pretty happy with today.”</p><p>It’s definitely a great sign for the Rockets to see Adams feel extremely content with his progress amid his injury recovery,.</p><h2><b>Rockets’ focus on next season</b></h2><p>As much as the Rockets faithful so desperately desires, this <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-slump-with-24-30-record-heading-into-the-all-star-break">current season</a> looks to be another year of growing pains for the team. Yes, they are better than the last three years combined. Still, the roster isn’t constructed as well as initially thought, with key players underperforming and the injury bug hampering the team throughout the season.</p><p>With a little over a month left in the final stretch and now seven games away from the final play-in spot in the West, the chances Houston makes a last-ditch effort to enter playoff contention is very unlikely. With that said, focusing on the offseason and what else they can do to improve the roster should be Houston’s top priority.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockets: Steven Adams breaks silence on injury recovery, trade to Houston

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