PLAYERS:
Serge Ibaka,
Ryan Bowen,
Kevin Ollie,
Michael Ruffin,
Etan Thomas,
Earl Watson,
Desmond Mason,
Chucky Atkins,
Damien Wilkins,
Nenad Krstic,
Jeff Green,
Kevin Durant,
Thabo Sefolosha,
Russell Westbrook
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies
Have you checked the calendar lately? It's October! And there's a special feeling in the air. The feeling of NBA action!
Yes, that time is almost upon us. While we're waiting, let's embark on a journey to preview each and every team in the association.
Just so we're clear, we won't make any promises about how we'll treat your beloved franchise. We may praise them. We may mock them. Just be certain that we will preview them in some sort or fashion.
Let's delve into the Oklahoma City Thunder.
How did they fare last season? 23-59. 23 wins is more than most of the guys on this team ages. That's a good thing right?
New additions: James Harden (3rd pick in the draft), B.J. Mullens (24th pick in the draft), Robert Vaden (54th pick in the draft), Serge Ibaka (No. 24, 2008 draft), Ryan Bowen, Kevin Ollie, Michael Ruffin, Etan Thomas
Old news: Earl Watson, Desmond Mason, Chucky Atkins, Da...
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