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Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (wrist) will not play on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. He has been ruled out for the contest after the team listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Jock Landale will move up on the depth chart and serve as Alperen Sengun's backup on Thursday. Additionally, Jabari Smith Jr. may also soak up some minutes at center. Adams will have his first opportunity to return to action on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (wrist) is considered questionable for Thursday's clash against the Utah Jazz. The big man from New Zealand is dealing with pain in his right wrist and may take the night off after playing at least 20 minutes in four consecutive games. Jock Landale will handle these minutes if Adams won't be available for Thursday's contest. Fantasy managers should ignore Landale, who has averaged only 4.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 10.6 minutes this season.

On Wednesday, Houston Rockets guardFred VanVleet(ankle) is available to suit up against the Phoenix Suns, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle reports. The 31-year-old guard has missed 15 of the last 16 games due to a lingering ankle issue. It appears the problem is finally behind him. The 31-year-old's minutes will be limited in his return. That being said, he is probably not a great pick for DFS contests this evening. VanVleet returning to the floor will likely mean decreased minutes forAaron HolidayandCam Whitmore.