Thunder lose starting center Adams to broken finger

[Sports News]

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks after undergoing surgery Monday for a broken ringfinger on his right hand. Thunder president and general manager Sam Presti said Adams had his fractured fourth metacarpal repaired but will not be re-evaluated until March. Adams has averaged 7.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.22 blocked shots in 24 minutes a game over 50 appearances this season for the Thunder, all in starting roles. He was to have played in the Rising Stars Challenge at this week's NBA All-Star Game festivities in New York.

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