Thunder notebook: Limit on players' minutes could be coming

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Thunder center Cole Aldrich said Friday that he plans on playing in summer league this year. He had to sit out last year while his contract was being finalized. … Police shut down a section of Interstate 80 in Sacramento for six hours on Friday in the wake of a crime spree that involved three carjackings carried out by a gunman. Heavy traffic ensued and altered the route of the Thunder's team bus to and from the arena. … Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson attended Friday's game, sitting courtside near half-court. He received a standing ovation when shown on the scoreboard during a timeout with 5:49 remaining in the first quarter. In between the first and second quarters, Robertson presented Kings guard Isaiah Thomas with the Oscar Robertson Triple-Double Award for his contributions on and off the court. … Hall of Famer Bill Walton also was in attendance Friday.

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The Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday inside the Staples Center. It will be the last game of a five-game trip. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on ABC.