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Russell Westbrook usually loses his cool when an opponent disrespects him or tries to show him up. On Tuesday night, however, his teammate Steven Adams was at the wrong end of Westbrook’s ire after he passed up a wide-open dunk on an assist from the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard. In the second quarter of […]

Steven Adams is averaging 8.8 rebounds per game, good for 18th in the league. That number doesn’t come close to representing his skill and position as one of the game’s best rebounders. Adams is one of the league’s best at sealing defenders with his body and securing rebounding position. He excels at using his strength […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green saw the perfect opportunity to dart a shot his critics after Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams delivered a ninja-kick to Bradley Beal’s groin in the third quarter of Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Steven Adams with a straight karate kick to Bradley Beal's crotch! 😳😳😳pic.twitter.com/UKRyFlDmdS — The […]

The game on Thursday between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards was a highly anticipated one as it was a matchup of two teams many fans believe are strong contenders in their respective conferences. It turned out to be very competitive and physical, especially in the third quarter. With 4:26 left in the period, […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2013, Steven Adams has shown tremendous improvement in his game. From averaging only 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in his rookie season, he has continued to develop his game in the past couple of years, leading to his role now as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s undisputed starting […]

If you are an NBA fan and a Game of Thrones fan, you will probably see the similarities between Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams and Dothraki chieftain Khal Drogo. Fans are not afraid to compare the two guys with long hair, and Adams is hearing all the ruckus. But he has bad news for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – One of the biggest issues Oklahoma City has had this season is putting away teams with losing records. It’s something that has been a problem since the start of the season. However, that doesn’t seem to be a problem when the Thunder take on the Los Angeles Lakers. With its 114-90 win […]

There’s been a lot of talk about the All-Star voting lately. Most of them are serious issues, like whether the draft involved in the new format of the All-Star game should be televised or not. It’s a breath of fresh air to get news that are not so serious. Fred Katz of Thunder After Dark […]

When you think about the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are the first players that come into your mind? They’re probably Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. But one more player is starting to get more recognition and he may be one of those household names in the future — Steven Adams. Adams is currently […]

The realization that Steven Adams is still just 24 years old and a peer to the likes of Kyle Anderson, Buddy Hield and Malcolm Brogdon raises the eyebrow almost as much as the fact that Kendrick Perkins is the same age as Lebron James. It seems that this good-natured giant entertained us with his “mate”-flavored quotes for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised past the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, 104-88. They controlled the third quarter and outscored OKC by 11 points, which paved the way for comfortable flow the final frame. Jimmy Butler led the way for the Wolves, as he notched a team-high 26 points to go along seven rebounds, eight assists, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams said he has nothing against the L.A. Clippers’ C.J. Williams. In one moment during their Thursday night matchup at Staples Center, Adams collided with Williams and landed on his knees with less than three minutes before halftime. Afterwards, Paul George was able to salvage the broken play and drained […]

The tumultuous 2017-18 NBA season continues for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The skeptics have been louder than ever after narrowly escaping with a 95-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Fortunately, the Thunder will have some reinforcements for their matchup with the Utah Jazz. According to ESPN’s Royce Young, center Steven Adams has cleared […]

In a statement released today by the Oklahoma City Thunder, rising star center Steven Adams will be inactive tonight against the New York Knicks. Adams, who was injured last night in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers, was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol by the Thunder and will be re-evaluated tomorrow. According to a video […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is not to be messed with. The 7-foot giant from New Zealand is a physical player, and the Indiana Pacers had a firsthand taste at just how physical he is when the two tames played each other Wednesday, a game OKC won 100-95. Perhaps the best example of just […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is as strong as they come in the NBA. The Kiwi not only looks imposing thanks to his rugged facial hair, but he also plays like it, especially on the defensive end. However, new teammate Carmelo Anthony jokingly dismissed Adams’ bona fides as one of the strongest dudes […]

It was a hostile Wednesday night to say the least at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Of course, it was for good reason as the Oklahoma City Thunder came into to town to face the Indiana Pacers. As many already know, it was also the first visit of superstar forward Paul George to his former team. […]

Lofty expectations were set for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the team acquired Paul George and Carmelo Anthony in the offseason to flank reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. The plan was for this new “Big Three” to challenge the defending champion Golden State Warriors for Western Conference supremacy, but with more than one fourth of the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams continues to be the NBA gift that keeps on giving. His interview sessions are starting to become stuff of legend. Just the other day, he sounded confused when a reporter mentioned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to him, making it seem as if he didn’t know who that was. He was joking, […]

Steven Adams is on an offense tear lately. In his last three games, he’s scored 66 points on a ridiculous 28-of-34 shooting (82.4 percent). Those numbers are reminiscent of a certain Los Angeles Lakers legend who holds the NBA’s all-time scoring record. But Adams may not know who that Lakers legend actually is, per Fred […]

Steven Adams’ sudden emergence as a key offensive player has been highlighted this season, when the Oklahoma City Thunder has had the most offensive firepower ever with the coalition of the Big Three. To head coach Billy Donovan, it’s all about the fruits of collective effort, crediting his main cogs for playing a supporting role […]

Steven Adams took a page out of Russell Westbrook’s book of offensive moves, pulling off a less-gracious, yet effective Euro-step to get around his defender for the easy two in the fast break. Adams and Paul George crowded Jimmy Butler during high pick-and-roll action, coming up with the ball, which the big man took on […]

Terrance Ferguson may not be a fixture in the Oklahoma City Thunder rotation yet, but he has been proving his worth, and is showing his teammates as well that he deserves his roster spot. Even Steven Adams is impressed with what he’s seen so far from the 19-year-old rookie, and recently shared how he tested […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best defensive teams in the league this season. They currently rank No. 2 overall in defensive efficiency, up significantly from their No. 10 ranking last season. Thunder center Steven Adams wasn’t overly complimentary of their play on that side of the ball, though, and is just […]

Coming off a big win over the defending NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder are focused on parlaying their 108-91 triumph against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday into another victory, as they play the Detroit Pistons at home Friday. The Thunder are not going to let the fun of that win sap their focus […]

Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams have let go of their animosity toward Reggie Jackson after a sour encounter back in 2016, as the latter celebrated enthusiastically as his Detroit Pistons took a home win against a Kevin Durant-less Oklahoma City Thunder. Both Adams and Westbrook were visibly upset with Jackson’s celebration, mocking his former teammates […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are losing more frequently than a team loaded with three All-Stars in Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George should. For what it’s worth, the Thunder had a better record of 8-8 through 16 games last year than the one they have now over the same stretch. After suffering another disappointing […]

In an interview today with Fred Katz of the Norman Transcript, Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams opened up about his matchup with New Orleans Pelicans’ superstar big men in Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. The interview happened prior to the game between the two teams. Frankly, Adams admitted that he wasn’t too excited about […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will get their starting center Steven Adams back on the fold tonight against the San Antonio Spurs, according to Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman. Adams has been absent throughout the entire three-game win streak against the L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and most recently Wednesday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls. He […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will get back forward Carmelo Anthony tonight against the Chicago Bulls after sitting out with a back injury last game, according to Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman. Center Steven Adams was a non-participant in the last few practices and will sit out today. The Thunder managed to come out on top […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder might not have the services of center Steven Adams for their Wednesday’s showdown with the Chicago Bulls at home. According to Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript, Thunder head coach Billy Donovan isn’t confident that the 24-year-old big man would be able to suit up and do battle underneath the basket […]

It has been a tough start to the season for the Oklahoma City Thunder dropping seven out of their first 11 games. Things could become a bit more difficult on Friday night against the L.A. Clippers as veteran big man Steven Adams could miss the matchup due to a calf injury, according to Erik Horne […]

The Stache Bros. are no longer in OKC but at least they’ve kept at it on social media from time to time. Thunder center Steven Adams couldn’t help but subtweeting New York Knicks center Enes Kanter after Kanter tried to take pride in his defense, a notoriously weak area of his game. Here’s the exchange: […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams hasn’t made much of Carmelo Anthony’s now-popular rebounding chant, but he is more than willing to cooperate with him. While “I got it, get the f*** outta here” is not the kindest way to ask for a rebound, the Kiwi isn’t about to get on the way of the […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles has been fined $15,000 after a groin shot to Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This isn’t Adams’ first go-around at the receiving end of these, most notably catching a kick to the groin during the 2016 NBA Western Conference Finals from Draymond […]

Steven Adams has evolved into a stout student of the game over the last few years, and while the fate of this Oklahoma City Thunder defense rests on his broad shoulders more than ever, he hasn’t always been so keen on the details. The New Zealand native claims that growing up into the sport, he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks were part of one of the biggest trades of the entire offseason. They were successful in dealing Carmelo Anthony, in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round pick. When both teams faced off on Thursday in their season opener, it was expected that […]

Thursday night’s game between the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder will provide an opportunity for several players to play against their former teammates. One of which is veteran big man Enes Kanter, who had spent the last 2 1/2 seasons with the Thunder before being moved to the Knicks as part of the […]

After winning the last three of their four preseason games, the Oklahoma City Thunder have already started to develop a certain familiarity with each other, especially with the new acquisitions on the team. Center Steven Adams noted the positives of having a veteran like Carmelo Anthony, one that has never been known by his defense […]