Why isn't Steven Adams starting?

[MettaFan]

Kendrick Perkins sucks.

[timmio1990]

Yeah loved watching Perkins miss the layup after the behind the back pass from Durant.

Adams has looked pretty good in the games I have seen, not sure why he isn't getting the start.

[Skippy]

Given the boo-boo from the Harden deal, at least he's a brightspot I guess?

[MettaFan]

They could be worse off from the Harden trade though. Len/Lamb aren't bad consolation prizes.

[Death2SmallBall]

People are short-sighted, I wager the Harden trade will appear better and better for OKC every year.  Especially when they're able to consistently keep talent around Durant/Westbrook in the future. 

Adams and maybe Lamb will be starters by season's end, watch.  People don't understand that OKC is in the position to bring the young guys along slowly, and will have the type of flexibility to try to retain Durant/Westbrook until they retire. 

[timmio1990]

People are short-sighted, I wager the Harden trade will appear better and better for OKC every year.  Especially when they're able to consistently keep talent around Durant/Westbrook in the future. 

Adams and maybe Lamb will be starters by season's end, watch.  People don't understand that OKC is in the position to bring the young guys along slowly, and will have the type of flexibility to try to retain Durant/Westbrook until they retire. 

3 players who are arguably top 2 at their positions is better than having 2 and 2 young guys progressing to starters. I agree the deal gives them some flexibility, but the best way to keep players together is to win.

[Kemba2MKG]

I remember he had one monster game when Perk was out, hopefully he takes over the starters role as I know he is capable of more of the same.