The Grizzlies continue to be without starting center Steven Adams.
Adams has been out since the end of January with a knee issue. He was putting together one of the best seasons of his career prior to the injury, helping the Grizzlies rise in the Western Conference standings.
What's next for Adams? Here's what you need to know about his injury and status moving forward.
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Steven Adams knee injury update
The Grizzlies announced on March 9 that Adams underwent a stem cell injection in his right knee and would be reevaluated again in "approximately four weeks." With the regular season coming to an end on April 9, that timeline means Adams is unlikely to return before the playoffs.
The @memgrizz announced the following medical update: pic.twitter.com/xmSEN6KWyS
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 9, 2023
Adams hasn't played since Jan. 22. He appeared to injure his knee in the closing seconds of a loss to the Suns when he dove for a loose ball.
Here is a video of the play:
The Grizzlies have since listed Adams on the injury report with a right knee PCL sprain.
Adams has appeared and started in 42 games this season. In addition to his averages of 8.6 points, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks, he's pulling down a career-best 11.5 rebounds per game, with a league-high 5.1 coming on the offensive glass.
Xavier Tillman Sr. has replaced Adams in the starting lineup for most of the games he's missed.
Steven Adams career stats, highlights
- 9.2 points per game
- 8.2 rebounds per game
- 1.5 assists per game
- 1.0 blocks per game
- 0.9 steals per game
- 1.5 turnovers per game
- 26.8 minutes per game
- 58.7 percent field goal shooting
- 53.6 percent free throw shooting
