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![Adams draws on roots for fresh tattoo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams draws on roots for fresh tattoo
NBA star Steven Adams has added some fresh ammunition to his blocking and shooting arm - a Polynesian tattoo.
![Adams chills with future stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams chills with future stars
Young fans got to show off their skills in front of "a big NBA star" when basketballer Steven Adams appeared at a youth training session yesterday.
![Adams dunking oysters on return](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams dunking oysters on return
NBA favourite Steven Adams was tucking into some good New Zealand food hours after touching down back home.
![Steven Adams won't play at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Steven Adams won't play at World Cup
Steven Adams has confirmed he won't play for the Tall Blacks at the Basketball World Cup in Spain.
![Basketball: Five things to know about the NBA Finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball: Five things to know about the NBA Finals
Anticipation is building for the NBA Finals rematch between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, which starts in San Antonio on Friday.
![Editorial: Top honours for business long overdue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Editorial: Top honours for business long overdue
A recurring criticism of this country is that it fails to acknowledge the importance of its business leaders.
![Adams facing elimination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams facing elimination
Steven Adams' remarkable rookie season could come to an end as early as Sunday after Oklahoma City dropped game five of the Western Conference Finals.
![Basketball: Adams edges closer to finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball: Adams edges closer to finals
Oklahoma City dispatched San Antonio today to level up the Western Conference Finals, leaving Steven Adams two wins away from playing for the NBA title.
![Player tests positive for banned drug](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Player tests positive for banned drug
Southland Sharks’ basketballer Gareth Dawson is facing a potential two-year ban from the sport after testing positive for a banned drug.
![Adams key in crucial Thunder win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams key in crucial Thunder win
Kiwi rookie Steven Adams made important baskets and played his trademark stout defence as the Oklahoma City Thunder chalked up a crucial victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
![Players accused of 'cowardly' attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Players accused of 'cowardly' attack
Three Southland Sharks NBL players are facing assault charges after a punch-up outside a New Plymouth bar that is being described as unprovoked and cowardly.
![Rookie Adams makes mark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Rookie Adams makes mark
Steven Adams could be coming to the end of his debut NBA campaign but his impact can be assessed two ways.
![Supershorts: ...and you shake it all about](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Supershorts: ...and you shake it all about
Not known for their sensitivity, Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have harshly opened a betting book predicting Rory McIlroy's next girlfriend after he called off his engagement to Caroline Wozniacki yesterday.
![Adams bright in gloomy defeat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams bright in gloomy defeat
Another impressive individual performance from Steven Adams was nowhere near enough to save Oklahoma City from crashing to a heavy defeat.
![Kid Kiwi shoots for the stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Kid Kiwi shoots for the stars
NBA star Steven Adams' universe has changed dramatically since his time growing up in Wellington
![Supershorts: This one's on me](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Supershorts: This one's on me
With the World Cup right around the corner, final preparations are under way in Brazil, teams are picking their squads and players are starting to prepare themselves for the tournament.
![Basketball: The boss of the boards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball: The boss of the boards
Oklahoma City established a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Clippers, as Steven Adams led the Thunder in rebounding yesterday.
![Adams advances in quest for NBA title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Adams advances in quest for NBA title
Kiwi Steven Adams and Oklahoma City continued their quest for the NBA title today, beating Memphis to advance to the western conference semifinals.
![President weighs into racism row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
President weighs into racism row
The President of the United States has waded into a row after the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball franchise was allegedly recorded making racist remarks.
![Basketball teen aims high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball teen aims high
Rangitoto College student Tai Wynyard is off to New York City where he will meet arguably the greatest basketballer in history before playing in front of thousands of fans.
![Basketball: Wildcats a whisker away from record 6th title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball: Wildcats a whisker away from record 6th title
The Perth Wildcats are just one win away from claiming a record sixth NBL crown after beating Adelaide 92-85 in the opening game.
![Basketball: Johnson's exit could pave way for Jackson's return](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball: Johnson's exit could pave way for Jackson's return
The Breakers will be searching for a new point guard for the second straight offseason after parting ways with Kerron Johnson.
![Basketball: Penney unlikely to suit up for Breakers in the near future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Basketball: Penney unlikely to suit up for Breakers in the near future
An underwhelming season will leave the Breakers contemplating reinforcements but Kirk Penney is unlikely to be among them.