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Several factors come into play on whether Kevin Martin returns to Thunder

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The Thunder guard becomes an unrestricted free agent later this summer, but because of the high-dollar salaries it already has, Oklahoma City wouldn't be able to offer him the kind of money he's been making.

Reggie Jackson is developing into Thunder's next great sixth man

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From this point on, Jackson, the team's backup point guard, would be better served contemplating a different meaning for the number six: Sixth man.

Thunder trio praise fans before potential departures

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It remains to be seen if free agents Derek Fisher, Kevin Martin and Ronnie Brewer will return, but this season left an impression on how they felt about the team's fan support.

Winners and losers from the 2013 Thunder postseason run

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Despite his extended absence, Russell Westbrook (and his league-wide reputation) may have been the biggest winner of the Thunder's stunted postseason run. Here's a list of others who either benefitted or were hurt in the past few weeks.

Rockets guard Patrick Beverley bombarded with hateful Tweets after Thunder get eliminated

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When Russell Westbrook went down with a season-ending knee injury last month, Patrick Beverley, the guy whose hustle play resulted in OKC's bad break, received some Twitter slack. Well, it seems, those digital tough guys have reappeared.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Kendrick Perkins knows about playoff injuries

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Russell Westbrook's wasn't the first injury to completely alter the postseason landscape. Far from it. Plenty of past examples line the league's history, with potentially title-boud teams derailed by a bad health break. Kendrick Perkins, for example, has now experienced it three times.



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Grizzlies try to extend best playoff run vs Spurs May 18, 2013 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final. The San Antonio Spurs? Well, they know time is running out for a team that has done so very much in the NBA playoffs yet last celebrated a... Read More
Pacers not saying whether Hill play vs. Knicks May 18, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Pacers won't know until Saturday night whether point guard George Hill will start in Game 6 against New York. Hill participated in the team's morning shootaround, which is part of the process of passing his concussion test. But doctors had not yet cleared Hill to play. "He... Read More
Charlotte Bobcats begin process of changing name back to 'Hornets' May 17, 2013 The Charlotte Bobcats are starting the process to reclaim their old name of "Hornets," a source told CBSSports.com's Will Brinson Friday. The process, though, could take at least 18 months to complete. Read More
Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future May 17, 2013 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run. Even though the season ended so painfully, the Warriors will carry more positive... Read More
Pacers not talking about changes, Hill's status May 17, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers head into Game 6 against the New York Knicks in unfamiliar territory. Point guard George Hill is out with a concussion, NBA rules requiring him to pass a concussion test before he can play again. The Pacers have no idea whether that will come in time for Saturday night's... Read More
Parker, Spurs set to face Grizzlies May 17, 2013 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Danny Green failed to step up quickly enough on a pick, allowing Golden State's Stephen Curry to hit an open 3-pointer. The roar of the Oracle Arena crowd Thursday night was nothing compared to Tony Parker's tirade at Green over the defensive lapse. It was a moment that must have made San... Read More
Late nights at gym likely to pay off for Oladipo May 17, 2013 CHICAGO (AP) — Victor Oladipo mentions the late nights at the gym, the wear and tear on his key card, and he's quick to point out he's just a tad unusual, too. The Indiana product is also just a few weeks away from realizing a dream. The NBA draft is next month and Olapido figures to be one of the top picks... Read More
Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals May 17, 2013 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Now the Memphis Grizzlies, who traded their leading scorer in January, have surged into their first Western Conference finals behind... Read More
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  • NewsOKThunder RT @KendrickPerkins: Thanks to all of Oklahoma for the support this season. It's been a blessing to play here. Thank all the true fans. 1 love
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