Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday that Adams (knee) is on track to be available for training camp, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
Adams missed the 2023-24 campaign after receiving a season-ending knee surgery in November. The 30-year-old is likely to serve as a veteran presence off the bench behind Alperen Sengun (knee/ankle) next season.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: On track for training camp
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Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday that Eason (lower leg) is on track to be available for training camp, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
Eason underwent surgery in March to treat a benign growth in his lower leg but is expected to make a full recovery by the time training camp rolls around in the fall. In 22 appearances last season, Eason averaged 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.8 minutes. The 22-year-old is a versatile prospect on both ends of the floor, but with other young options in the frontcourt such as Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, Eason may struggle to win playing time.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Plays well in finale
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Williams contributed 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 victory over the Clippers.
Williams had just 21 appearances under his belt coming into the season finale, with an average of 5.1 minutes per contest. Williams played on a two-way contract this season, but the final impression he left on the coaching staff was a good one.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Finishes rookie season strong
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Whitmore finished Sunday's 116-105 victory over the Clippers with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes.
This was a strong finish to Whitmore's rookie season, and he seems poised to take on a larger role in 2024-25. In 47 appearances, Whitmore compiled averages of 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers on 45.4 percent shooting from the field.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Triple-doubles in season finale
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Thompson recorded 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and three steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 win over the Clippers.
Thompson finished the regular season with a bang, posting his first career triple-double. The Rockets were missing a couple key players Sunday, so Thompson was able to show what he could do with increased usage. His rookie season was full of promise, and Thompson finished the campaign with averages of 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals on 53.7 percent shooting from the field.
Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Running with starters Sunday
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Whitmore is in the starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Clippers, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Whitmore's explosive rookie year will end with his second start of the season, and he'll look to build off the five points and four rebounds he posted in 27 minutes in his prior start on Jan. 21. Whitmore is flanked by Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith on the wings.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Ruled out for Sunday
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Brooks is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers with left adductor soreness.
Brooks is one of several regulars who won't play for the Rockets in the season finale, as the coaching staff doesn't want to risk him in a meaningless game since Houston is out of the playoff race. Brooks will end his first year with the Rockets organization with averages of 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 30.9 minutes per game in 72 starts.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Won't play Sunday
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VanVleet (hip) will not play Sunday against the Clippers.
VanVleet will end up sitting for the second time in a row to end the regular season. His debut campaign with the Rockets was a success, as he averaged a career-high 8.1 assists to go with 17.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.1 three-pointers.
Rockets' Jock Landale: Posts 20 points in starting role
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Landale closed Friday's 116-107 win over the Trail Blazers with 20 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes.
The Rockets experimented with a smaller lineup during Portland's win over Utah, but they brought size back into the frontcourt with Landale against the Trail Blazers, presumably to contain Deandre Ayton (back). Landale was effective against Portland's alternate options after Ayton exited early. Now with his third team in three seasons, Landale is projected to stay trapped behind Alperen Sengun next season, but the 6-foot-11 center could see more time in frontcourt injury scenarios.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs 12th double-double of season
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Thompson chipped in 17 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 116-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Thompson has followed a similar arc to Jabari Smith last season, in which a promising rookie began to see increased numbers as the season ended. The 2023 first-round pick is arguably one of the most versatile options on the roster. His 6-foot-7 frame helps him provide defensive aggressiveness in the paint, and he complements that skill set with solid numbers on the other side of the ball. Depending on Houston's off-season moves, Thompson could be poised for a breakout sophomore campaign.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Scores team-high 26 points
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Green recorded 26 points (10-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Friday's 116-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Green's shot heated back up after he shot a tepid 37.7 percent over his past eight games. His long-range shot also came back to life, as he converted his highest three-point total since drilling seven threes against Oklahoma City nine games ago.
Landale will start Friday's game against Portland, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Fred VanVleet (hip) is sitting out, so the Rockets will slide everyone else down a position in what will be a bigger lineup. This will allow Landale to match up with Portland's Deandre Ayton.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Won't play Friday
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VanVleet has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right hip contusion.
VanVleet will sit out the second night of a back-to-back set after scoring a season-high 42 points during a loss to Utah on Thursday. The veteran will have only one more chance to suit up this season -- Sunday in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Scores 18 off bench Thursday
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Whitmore recorded 18 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 loss to the Jazz.
Whitmore has seen regular minutes off the bench in recent weeks and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last seven contests, with the lone exception being the April 9 matchup against the Magic where he got tossed. He's been making the most of his minutes and should handle a decent workload in the final two games of the season, as the Rockets have already been eliminated from the playoffs.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Posts double-double
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Thompson closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 loss to the Jazz.
Thompson recorded his first double-double since March 29 and 11th of the campaign, an impressive tally for a rookie who's not a frontcourt player. Thompson still needs to grow into his game, but the upside is evident. He has the potential to be an elite fantasy option due to his ability to fill the stat sheet on any given night.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Scores season-high 42 points
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VanVleet recorded 42 points (12-30 FG, 9-13 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 loss to Utah.
VanVleet was impressive Thursday, filling the stat sheet and sniffing a triple-double while posting a season-high scoring mark. The Rockets have nothing to play for in the final two games of the campaign, but VanVleet is ending the season on a strong note. He's averaged 20.8 points, 7.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game across his last 10 appearances.
