Thunder Notebook: Earning Respect

November 26, 2009

The day following an impressive win in Utah, HOOPSWORLD dropped by the Oklahoma City Thunder's practice.

Kevin Durant, Thunder beat Jazz 104-94 (AP)

November 25, 2009

Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer(notes), right, reaches in on Oklahoma City Thunders's Nenad Krstic(notes) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2009.  The Thunder beat the Jazz 104-94.

The Oklahoma City Thunder passed the ball all over the court, played smothering defense and looked like a team with legitimate hopes of making the playoffs. The young Thunder also reminded the Jazz that Utah's home court is an advantage, not a guarantee. Kevin Durant scored 28 points and led a third-quarter surge that gave Oklahoma City a huge cushion, and the Thunder withstood a late run by...


NBA D-League on the rise (Yahoo! Sports)

November 24, 2009

The NBA D-League tips off its ninth season this Friday and it looks nothing like the league looked when it...

Thunder recall Weaver for Jazz game (AP)

November 24, 2009

The Oklahoma City Thunder have recalled guard Kyle Weaver from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League and he was expected to be available for Tuesday night's game at Utah. A second-year player, Weaver scored 11 points in his season debut last week against Orlando. He also played the final minute of the Thunder's victory Friday night against Washington.

Suicide lines: Bynum wants All-Star votes; Arenas calls out Butler (Yahoo! Sports)

November 24, 2009

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your yin yang yolk .

Thabo Sefolosha: Mr. Defense

November 23, 2009

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Thabo Sefolosha to a long-term deal based on his defensive abilities. Could he be in serious DOY talks?

Lakers beat Thunder for 11th straight time (AP)

November 23, 2009

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol(notes), top, of Spain, puts up a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder center Serge Ibaka(notes) defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-85.

More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did. Bryant duplicated Bird's memorable shot and finished with 26 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-85 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night and adding yet another clip to his...


Life As A Rookie: Byron Mullens

November 21, 2009

The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted two rookies this year, and while James Harden has carved out his niche early. Byron Mullens may take a bit longer.

NBA Chat With Susan Bible

November 21, 2009

Susan Bible held her weekly Saturday chat this morning. Check it out!

Van Gundy’s light touch lifts Magic (Yahoo! Sports)

November 21, 2009

After Dwight Howard told Stan Van Gundy his negativity was bringing down the Magic, the coach changed approach.

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