Stephen Adams jokes 'GTA VI' could hurt NBA performance

Steven Adams, the Houston Rockets' center wearing jersey #12, recently made a light‑hearted comment that playing the new video game GTA VI might affect his NBA performance. The remark comes while he is listed as day‑to‑day following left‑ankle surgery, with the team projecting his return around October 1, 2026. In the 32 games he has played this season, Adams has contributed 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 50.4% from the field.

The Rockets sit at 52–30, ranking fifth in the Western Conference and sixth in the league’s power rankings, with a net rating of +5.2 and a recent 9‑1 run over their last ten games. Adams’ presence in the paint provides a steady rebounding and defensive option that complements the team’s recent success. As the Rockets look to maintain their momentum, monitoring his health and minutes after his expected return will be key to understanding how his role may influence the Rockets’ push toward the postseason.