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What does drafting 12th mean?

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The Thunder got stuck with the No. 12 pick in the draft. There was every reason to believe this would be a much-higher pick, especially when Toronto got off to such a terrible start. But in the name of silver linings, here are a few things to digest:

OKC Thunder, Kevin Durant donate to tornado relief efforts

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Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross for disaster relief, according to Red Cross Oklahoma. Durant on Monday encouraged his Twitter followers to text “REDCROSS” to 90999 for $10 donations to help tornado victims.

Thunder stuck with worst-case scenario

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In a draft that appears to be void of a single franchise player and short on can't miss stars, the Thunder must either hope the Toronto Raptors jump into the top three and try again next year or be prepared to make the best of an imperfect situation.

Presti talks luxury tax, amnesty clause and draft picks

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The Thunder general manager also talked about the team's offseason needs and what will drive the team's draft decisions.

What could Ibaka learn from Olajuwon?

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Serge Ibaka said working with Hakeem Olajuwon in the offseason is a possibility. But are the skills that made Olajuwon so good the type of thing that can be passed on to others?

Orton will be walk ambassador for Lupus Walk and 5K

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Daniel Orton will be walking in memory of his mother, Carolyn, who lost her battle with lupus in February 2009. She was 52.



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Darnell Mayberry

NBA Draft: OKC Thunder gets 12th overall pick

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The pick, acquired from Toronto through Houston, came in the James Harden trade.

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Oklahoma City Thunder: What could Serge Ibaka...

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Serge Ibaka said working with Hakeem Olajuwon in the offseason is a possibility. But are the skills that made Olajuwon so good...

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Berry Tramel

Oklahoma City Thunder: The time has come for...

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The Thunder for next season has committed $66.119 million in salary. And that's for 10 players. No Kevin Martin, no Derek...

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Several factors come into play on whether Kevin...

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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,...

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