Some Laker blogger for the LA Times think the Lakers can beat the Thunder. The Lakers will win in seven games. It will be a tough and entertaining series. But any Lakers health and chemistry issues will be worked out during the regular season. Once the playoffs start, everything will run smoothly. As much as the Lakers will need oxygen masks to keep up with the Thunder, the Lakers crisper offense and Howard’s defensive presence will help them offset such issues. (cont…)
Kevin Durant to appear on a rap album. Oklahoma City Thunder fans absolutely love their basketball star Kevin Durant when he’s leading them to victories on the hardwood, but will they love him when he’s spitting mad rhymes behind a microphone? That’s right, Oklahoma City Thunder fans! Your beloved Kevin Durant is set to appear on a new rap album by veteran NBA player Stephen Jackson. (cont…)
OKC is now the third favorite to win the NBA Title. LA Lakers 5-2, Miami Heat 9-4, Oklahoma City Thunder 9-2, Chicago Bulls 10-1, San Antonio Spurs 10-1, Boston Celtics 20-1, Indiana Pacers 25-1, LA Clippers 25-1, Memphis Grizzlies 30-1, Philadelphia 76ers 30-1, Dallas Mavericks 40-1, Denver Nuggets 40-1, New York Knicks 40-1, New Jersey Nets 50-1, Atlanta Hawks 100-1, Milwaukee Bucks 100-1, Utah Jazz 100-1 (cont…)
Barry Tramel says Presti won’t risk what he’s built for a title. Presti has preached sustainability since this franchise first docked in OKC. Sustainability was in short supply in the decision-making of the Hornets and Magic in recent years. Just check out the contracts given to Peja Stojakovic (Hornets) and Hedo Turkoglu (Magic). Those all-in decisions meant the future was now. (cont…)
A horrible trade and another reason why Bleacher Report sucks (Not a BR link). Bleacher Report writer Argun Ulgen has done a terrific job analysing a potential trade that could have Westbrook heading to Indiana and Oklahoma City receiving center Roy Hibbert in return. This trade would give Indiana a dynamic point guard that could help lead this team into the upper level of the Eastern Conference and OKC would get the big man they need to compete against the likes of the Lakers and Spurs. (cont…)
State of Arizona is proud of James Harden. Harden did not leave the bench in a handful of games, which can be tough for a player with his talent level. Despite recording less than 10 minutes of playing time nearly every time Team USA took the court, Harden never once showed displeasure with the coaching staff and was always ready to contribute when taking the floor. (cont…)
