Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball

The time has come for OKC's young players

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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 Fisher, no DeAndre Liggins and no rookie gleaned from a lottery pick. So don't expect a splashy free agent signing come July. Or even a ripple.

Thunder GM Sam Presti won't amnesty Kendrick Perkins

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Presti said the team hasn't considered using the salary-cap exception, and went on to praise his beleaguered center.

Looking back on the best and worst of the 2012-13 season

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John Rohde looks at the top moments, top performances, best wins and worst losses of this season and give OKC fans some key dates to watch this summer.

Four burning questions - Was the season a failure?

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Was the Thunder's season a failure? Did Serge Ibaka disappoint in the playoffs? Entering next season, will OKC still be considered the best in the West? Who can the Thunder add in free agency? Four questions for five writers, recapping the recently completed 2012-13 season and looking ahead.

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.



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Breaking down the NBA's amnesty provision

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What is the NBA's amnesty provision and how does it work?

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Looking back on the best...

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

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Jenni Carlson

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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Anthony blocked in 4th as Knicks knocked out May 19, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony was nearly unstoppable for three quarters. He faltered in the fourth, and now New York's season is over. Roy Hibbert's block of Anthony's dunk attempt midway through the fourth quarter spurred an 11-2 run that rallied the Indiana Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the Knicks in... Read More
Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6 May 18, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense. On Saturday, it produced the biggest payoff for the Pacers in nearly a decade. Roy Hibbert's block of Carmelo Anthony's dunk attempt midway through the fourth quarter spurred an 11-2 run that rallied the Pacers to a 106-99 victory in... Read More
Capsule preview of the NBA's conference finals May 18, 2013 A capsule look at the NBA's conference finals: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 MIAMI HEAT (66-16, 8-1) vs. No. 3 INDIANA PACERS (49-32, 8-4) Season series: Indiana, 2-1. The home team won all three games, and every game was decided by double figures. The Pacers shot only 36 percent and still beat the Heat 87-77 on Jan.... Read More
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' Hill cleared to play Game 6 vs. Knicks May 18, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Hill missed Game 5 on Thursday night in New York because of a concussion. The Pacers released a statement about 1½ hours before the... 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
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    Fri, May. 17 2013 11:36:23 PM CST
  • NewsOKThunder Examining the case of Kevin Martin. Will he return to the Thunder? LINK
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  • NewsOKThunder RT @RohdeOK: TNT remarks from Thunder season finale LINK
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  • NewsOKThunder Why the clock is ticking on the Thunder: LINK (via @BerryTramel)
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