Steven Adams Injury: Updates on Thunder Center's Concussion and Return

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams was diagnosed with a concussion and has been out of the lineup since suffering the injury on Jan. 15 against the Sacramento Kings.

However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates. 

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Adams Active vs. Jazz

Monday, Jan. 23

Adams will be available to play on Monday against the Utah Jazz and won't be on a minutes restriction, per Fred Katz of the Norman Transcript.              

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Adams Has Become Essential Piece to Thunder

Adams has slowly evolved into one of the most important players on the Thunder roster. He is averaging a career-high 12.0 points per game, and his 7.5 rebounds per game match his career best. He also ranks third on the Thunder with .154 win shares per 48 minutes, per Basketball-Reference.com. 

The conversation around Oklahoma City this season has been dominated by Russell Westbrook, which is understandable because he seemingly puts up a triple-double every night. This team lacks the kind of depth it once had with Kevin Durant, so losing Adams for any length of time is going to hurt.