Source: Radio New Zealand
Steven Adams posts from hospital. Steven Adams / Instagram
New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams will sit out the rest of the NBA season after the Houston Rockets centre had ankle surgery.
Adams injured his left ankle late in the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on 19 January while attempting to block a layup. He had to be helped from the court by medical staff as he could not stand unassisted.
Immediately after the game, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka gave a brief update on Adams’ condition.
“Nothing broken, not a high ankle sprain, not sure about anything as far as time wise but quite a bit of swelling and pain and obviously couldn’t put much weight on it,” Udoka said.
However, Adams has reportedly since had surgery and will not take the court again this season.
Steven Adams is out injured for remainder of NBA season AFP
The 32-year-old posted on social media: “All went well. Grateful for all your thoughts and prayers.”
Adams has had a tough run of injuries – he missed a few games earlier this season with a right ankle injury and missed the entire 2023-24 season with a knee injury.
Steven Adams in hospital. Steven Adams / Instagram
The Rockets are currently fourth in the Western Conference.
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