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Rockets' backup-center depth looks thin after Adams and Capela injuries

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Steven Adams is still week-to-week with a right soleus injury, and Clint Capela has also been ruled out with an ankle issue after filling in for him.

That leaves Houston weighing a backup-center upgrade before the trade deadline, since the article says the position is the clearest area to improve and Adams' availability is uncertain.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If Adams remains out, Houston may have to lean on thinner center depth until it adds another big or gets him back.

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