Enes Kanter Articles - Page 17

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a four-game winning streak and have climbed up in the Western Conference standings with their 12-8 record. Their recent success is mostly credited to superstar point guard Russell Westbrook, who is averaging a triple-double on the season. Even at only 6-foot-3, the 28-year-old UCLA product is […]

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 […]

Election Day is upon us, so current and former players around the league are exercising their right to vote and encouraging others to do so through social media. The series of tweets and Instagram posts was led, of course, by the National Basketball Players Association President, Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers. ✔️ #iVoted pic.twitter.com/2ijBb50LOE — […]

A beef may very well be growing between Enes Kanter and Kevin Durant. The two visibly got in a verbal altercation during the fourth quarter of the Thunder–Warriors game Thursday night. After the game, Durant mocked Kanter’s playing time when addressing the incident. Now, Kanter is firing back. Kanter on Westbrook again: "He's the leader of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors game on Thursday night was one of the most-anticipated matchups this season. The Dubs won and blew out OKC by 26 points, 122-96. Although the match did not live up to the hype being a one-sided affair, emotions clearly ran high throughout the game as players were […]

Tonight marks the highly-anticipated first matchup between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors, but more importantly the duel between Russell Westbrook and former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. In the first half, there were some moments where Westbrook got the better of Durant. Late in the half, however, Durant got hot from downtown and […]

With some big names coming to play on Sunday, we have picked some that stand out more than others, either due to matchups, pace of play, or early signs of consistency. High Flyers (9000+): Russell Westbrook (13,000): I would normally never own a player with what is an absolutely insane salary, but Westbrook should have […]

We finally found out yesterday that there was indeed a secret meaning behind Russell Westbrook’s July 4 Instagram post following Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder point guard was essentially calling KD out as soft for the move, according to reporting by Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins. The cupcakes referenced something […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their first preseason game 142-137 in a wild overtime shootout on Monday against Real Madrid of the Liga ACB of Spain. While it’s an “L” on the preseason record, there was lots to take away from this game, especially in such a highly contested one with five extra minutes of action. How […]

After signing a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook continues to express his love for the city. The extension that Westbrook signed gave him big bucks and made him look like the hero the city needs. Many believed that Westbrook would flee OKC now that Kevin Durant is gone; he is out there proving […]

From old faces in new places, the USA Men’s Basketball Team bringing home the gold medal once again in the Rio Olympics, to veterans announcing their retirements, a lot has happened the past couple of months. But arguably the most talked about news was the move of former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter has been making unusual headlines since his arrival in the NBA. From his fascination with WWE’s The Undertaker and his ongoing ‘bromance’ with Kiwi teammate Steven Adams, to more serious issues such as his complicated relationship with his father; Kanter isn’t afraid to express himself. The Turkish big man was typically […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder media day on Friday, team sideline reporter Lesley McCaslin brought her newborn baby along to show and introduce him to the players. Andre Roberson, Enes Kanter, and Steven Adams were all pleased to meet the toddler, but teased each other about being too scared to hold the baby (something men often do). Adams offered to […]

The Thunder will have their media day today and that means one thing, OKC basketball is back. There are all kinds of greats things that comes out of Thunder basketball returning but one of the best has to be Steven Adams and Enes Kanter. The two big men have formed a relationship better than any […]

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis posted a a post-workout photo alongside  Oklahoma City‘s Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter on Sunday. after a great workout 🏀 pic.twitter.com/bu9A2ycDC5 — Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) September 11, 2016 Despite the hearsay, it is unlikely for Westbrook to join the Knicks in the near future as he recently signed […]

Enes Kanter constantly shows his love for the Thunder and Oklahoma City in his tweets, but that love might be coming to an end. Kanter is now expendable for the Thunder since they acquired Joffrey Lauvergne. Along with being expendable for the team Kanter, is OKC’s best trade asset. Kanter has a talent that is […]

It is that time of the year again where we are only a few weeks away from the release of NBA 2K17. In honor of that, there have been all kinds of leaks going out about the player ratings for the game. The latest leak shows a look at the Thunder‘s top four players in […]

This offseason for the Thunder has been all about three primary players: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Steven Adams. While all the talk has been about those three and how their choices will affect the team moving forward, one Thunder superstar has gone unnoticed: Enes Kanter. Kanter might not play the same position as Durant […]

The Golden State Warriors just can’t seem to stop attracting Oklahoma city talent, on and off the court. Recently, Thunder beat writer Anthony Slater found himself a new career opportunity to cover a very hyped team next season. He will be making a big switch to the San Jose Mercury News/Bay Area News Group, the very news group […]

Much like Cavs fans when LeBron James signed with Miami, Thunder fans have taken to burn Kevin Durant‘s jersey. Look guys, $60 plus jerseys shouldn’t be used as tinder despite the anger you’re feelings toward KD. Enes Kanter of the Thunder believes that as well, he tweeted a clever way of turning KD jerseys into Oladipo jerseys. […]

During Tuesday night’s Game 4 Western Conference Finals matchup between the Warriors and Thunder, Draymond Green kicked Enes Kanter as he was falling to the court, tripping the Turkish big man. At the time of the play, the NBA on TNT crew said they though the play was more intentional than the one on Steven […]

One game after Draymond Green was the center of controversy for kicking Steven Adams in the groin, he’s seemingly not done flailing his feet. In Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors forward’s feet found another victim in the Thunder‘s other center, Enes Kanter. https://vine.co/v/i9bqnBJTeew The commentators said live that they thought this […]