The Houston Rockets face a challenge as Steven Adams undergoes season-ending surgery on his left ankle, impacting their defensive and rebounding capabilities for the 2025-26 season. With Adams sidelined, Tari Eason’s playing time is expected to increase, and Clint Capela may see more minutes from the bench. The team might lean towards smaller lineups, placing additional rebounding responsibilities on Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.