As the Houston Rockets enter the 2025-26 NBA season, their championship hopes do not just rest on their new superstar acquisition, Kevin Durant; they also rest in their ability to maximize the depth of their roster to its utmost utility.
Therefore, insofar as Steven Adams's availability remains relatively questionable, Adams presents a roadblock to the team's chances at a championship.
While a fully healthy Adams would likely take on major minutes, allowing the team to employ the double-big lineup in conjunction with a new, supercharged offense, a limited Adams takes a major rotational option off the table for head coach Ime Udoka as the season progresses.