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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 […]

During the offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the many teams to make big splash moves to their roster with the addition of a pair of All-Stars in Paul George and Carmelo Anthony that saw them be thrust into the NBA title picture. These were major trades that were a direct correlation to […]

It’s only been a few days since Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he’s already making friends with some of his new teammates. Asked to describe his frontcourt mate Steven Adams, Melo was quite peculiar penciling him as a “monster, like someone from Game of Thrones,” according to Royce Young of […]

One of the key blockbuster trades of the offseason came right before its end on Saturday morning’s swap between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. By acquiring a perennial scorer in Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder gave up sixth man Enes Kanter, one half of the ‘Stache Bros duo that was a hit with […]

Just days after being a hero to Oklahoma City Thunder fans for clapping back at Kevin Durant, Enes Kanter was traded to the New York Knicks as part of the package for Carmelo Anthony. Kanter’s departure means the end of the ‘Stache Brothers. Jacob Davis was a witness to the sad goodbye between Kanter and […]

At first glance, Steven Adams may look like a typical center in the NBA, with his toned physique, long arms, and standing at 7-feet. However, his tattoos and facial hair make it also possible for some to think that he prefers things out of the ordinary. The 24-year-old Kiwi international recently made a trip to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams looks like he’s someone who can get along with animals. Some of his former teammates once described him as someone who acts like he grew up on a farm and that he resembled Tarzan. As it turns out, Adams really did get to work on a farm at one […]

Coming into what’s primed to be an exciting new season for Oklahoma City Thunder faithful, it won’t be Russell Westbrook and Paul George cashing in the highest, but rather Westbrook and Steven Adams, who inked to a four-year, $100 million extension early last season. His $22.4 million salary earnings is bound to put a different […]

Steven Adams was back on the court early, facing reporters anxious to know about his offseason happenings and the road the Oklahoma City Thunder will travel coming into this 2017-18 season. While many players are still shaking off the rust, Adams was his sharp, witty self when facing the media — unable to help himself […]

Steven Adams has enjoyed his usual summer in his native New Zealand, but is bound to enjoy the regular season once it gets underway after his team acquired star swingman Paul George, giving Russell Westbrook and company another star to make a dent in a very competitive Western Conference. The Kiwi center shared his thoughts […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter posted a picture of his squadmate Steven Adams with a fresh clean shaven face on Twitter, which sparked an assortment of fan reactions on Wednesday. Oops!! Somebody got an accident hahaha 😂😂Noooo!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dKFlFNb1YQ — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 9, 2017 While some fans mocked and scorned the photo all […]

The fan-beloved Oklahoma City Thunder frontcourt tandem of Steven Adams and Enes Kanter, known as the ‘Stache Bros, could be in danger of no longer carrying that name into the regular season. The Kiwi center recently shaved his mustache, prompting his running mate to troll him on Twitter. Oops!! Somebody got an accident hahaha 😂😂Noooo!!!!!! […]

If Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is thinking of pursuing a different career once his basketball endeavor is over, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Rick Fox has his ears open. In an ambush interview by TMZ, Fox was asked if he would consider giving Adams, an avid video gamer, some advice on eSports […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had their ups and downs the past several seasons, making the most out of their talented pool of athletes in a stacked Western Conference. The Thunder were fortunate enough to earn a playoff spot in this past season, but were ultimately knocked out by the Houston Rockets in the first […]

In the last several days, the Oklahoma City Thunder emerged as a possible landing spot for All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. During a recent interview with TMZ, Thunder center Steven Adams gave his take on the situation with a huge comparison to an NBA legend. “That’s just like saying if Michael Jordan could play for us. […]

Through his first four years in the league, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams has yet to play for his country of New Zealand in international competition. However, this may change in the near future with Adams recently stating that he will possibly be suiting up for his home country in the near future, […]

In light of his recent three-year, $30 million contract to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Andre Roberson was put on blast on Twitter after leaving a measly tip on a near-$500 bar tab after signing his contract. The bartender snapped a picture of the receipt, calling him “trash” for his less-than-standard tip, with Roberson […]

All season long, the Oklahoma City Thunder have struggled whenever Russell Westbrook has gone to the bench. This trend has continued in the playoffs as well and was a key reason the Thunder lost, 113-109, in Game 4 on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. The Thunder’s lack of firepower off the bench is the main […]

Having played with Russell Westbrook the past three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Steven Adams has seen first hand how Westbrook has further improved his game to become the MVP candidate that he is this year. That said, he recently made it known why he thinks his teammate should be the winner of the […]

As the season draws near to a close, the Stache Bros duo of Steven Adams and Enes Kanter brought forth their behind-the-scenes teammate Nick Collison to bolster the case for Russell Westbrook‘s MVP campaign. Unfortunately it backfired, with Collison meekly refuting every outlandish claim the frontcourt tandem made and storming off despite the cries of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s fourth-quarter rally against the Dallas Mavericks has built undoubtable momentum for the team going forward, bouncing back from a double-digit loss to the Houston Rockets and tallying the team’s fifth win in the last seven games. Center Steven Adams was aware of the significance of their 14-point rally at the end […]

The Stache Bros are back with their own rendition of fashion week, encouraging some of their Oklahoma City Thunder teammates to compare their outfits to Most Valuable Player candidate Russell Westbrook. First is rookie forward Domantas Sabonis in one-strapped overalls, as Enes Kanter said: “You look like a farmer, bro. I’m not gonna lie.” Next is […]

Over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s past six games, the team has went 5-1 with the only loss coming at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. What’s even more amazing is how the Thunder have went about with their business over that stretch, and that is by setting the tone early with pure grit and […]

Russell Westbrook screamed as loud he could to be heard over the boisterous crowd. “You’re standing right there! Blow the f—ing whistle!” On a potential game-winning shot his shot was seemingly blocked, but he felt there was indeed a foul. The official standing near never blew his whistle and the Thunder lost the game to the […]

Following the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s 99-96 win over the Boston Celtics, spirits were high in the locker room after winning seven of their last eight games, thanks in large part to Russell Westbrook‘s triple-double antics. Center Steven Adams, who enjoyed an efficient night at home with 16 points on 7-of-8 from the field and eight rebounds, […]

The legalization of medical marijuana is at the forefront of political discussion these days. There have been some sports personalities who have admitted to using it in the past, such as Warriors head coach Steve Kerr just recently, but as long as it’s not allowed in the country, it will still be a controversial topic […]

The professional relationship between Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams and the team’s assistant coach Darko Rajakovic is somewhat unique. Adams is shooting 78% from the free throw line this year, after never shooting better than 58% in previous seasons. He attributes his success to the tactile approach of Rajakovic, as per Fred Katz of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is a New Zealand native and is only the fourth player in his country’s history to play in the NBA, The 7-foot big man was recently asked if he thinks basketball can be as popular in his home country like how it is now in Australia. Adams gave a very […]

One of the best bromances in the NBA is that of the Thunder’s Steven Adams and Enes Kanter. The two became known as the Stache Bros. during the Thunder’s run through last year’s playoffs. The mustaches they both sport fed into that as well as their particularly strong play while on the floor together. In […]

The Thunder underwent some major changes this offseason. The biggest part of it? They have become a more pass heavy team. Other than Russell Westbrook, the Thunder do not have any big stars on their team, so ball movement is essential. Billy Donovan and Sam Presti want to play Spurs like basketball. During tonight’s game […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets Wednesday night in a tough matchup that ended 105-103. The NBA acknowledged in their postgame report that there were several incorrect misplaced calls in the final two minutes of the game that benefitted the Thunder en route to the win. The league has remained consistent on its […]

Orlando Magic offseason acquisition Serge Ibaka took the chance to remind former frontcourt mate Steven Adams why he was known as “Serge Iblocka,” swatting two of his inside attempts one after the other. Ibaka blocked a one-handed dunk off an inside feed to Adams, then erased a two-handed attempt a second later, giving the Kiwi […]

Steven Adams may have only played three seasons in the NBA prior to this year, but he has already made a reputation for himself for being a tough, hard-nosed defender and an enforcer for the Oklahoma City Thunder. And during their game on Wednesday night versus the L.A. Clippers, the 23-year-old New Zealander showed why […]

The first thing Steven Adams did after signing a four-year, $100 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder was buy a new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Adams told reporters he dropped his phone in the cold tub, and was unavailable during the time of his contract negotiations. It was for that reason according to Adams, that made […]

There’s plenty of reason to be excited in Oklahoma City right now. The Thunder have been perfect in their first three games of the post-Kevin Durant era while Russell Westbrook has been on the kind of tear the league has never seen before. And on Halloween, the deadline to sign players in the final year […]

Steven Adams just got a whole lot richer. Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a four-year, $100 million maximum extension today, the deadline to do so. Oklahoma City and center Steven Adams are finalizing a four-year, $100M extension, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2016 There has been some […]