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Oklahome City Thunder 2009 Season Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder is the youngest team in the league with a dozen players under age 25 going into training camp.
When Thunder general manager Sam Presti traded Damien Wilkins to Minnesota as part of the Etan Thomas deal in late July, it left Nick Collison as the only player remaining from the roster he inherited in 2007.
Nuggets From John Hollinger's Player Comments
Look for Bibby to see a reduction in minutes to about 30 or so per game as Atlanta plays more often with Crawford or Teague at the point.
Mark Montieth: Journeyman's life isn't glamorous, but it can be plentiful
Only seven men are believed to have played for 10 or more NBA franchises, with Joe Smith soon to follow.
What would it be like if OKC had Tyson Chandler? Well let me tell you
Brett Hainline from Queen City Hoops , who is to statistical analysis what William Wallace is to freedom, has put together his own spin on ESPN's Trade Machine .
The Sacramento Kings have added guard/forward Desmond Mason to the 2009-10 roster.
Around the Association: 2009-2010 Memphis Grizzlies- Going Back to Vancouver
From LA-LA land to Graceland. GSoM's got you covered! Thunder 's teddy bear when he was growing up as a pudgy kid in the East Bay.
The Hawks have signed Smith, a 14-year veteran and unrestricted free agent. Analysis: Smith, 34, played 21 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season after starting the season with Oklahoma City.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Joe Smith: A perfect fit for Hawks
After 14 years in the NBA, Joe Smith is prepared to play the role of wise sage. "That's just a part of the equation when you've been around as long as I have," Smith said and then laughed.
Joe Smith split last season between the Thunder and Cavaliers. Unrestricted free-agent forward Joe Smith resurfaced Tuesday with the Atlanta Hawks, a team lacking depth inside.
Trackside: Plenty of fun -- and racing -- at Ephrata Raceway Park
By Keith Danson, Ephrata Raceway Park announcer EPHRATA, Wash. -- Lots of fun all night long at ERP Saturday, but I think Toby Tobash had his fun before racing got started! Who is Toby? The proud owner of a street legal winged sprint car that caused a stir with the local police that afternoon.
Various reports quoted over the last month on the InsideHoops.com NBA rumors page stated that the Atlanta Hawks have had interest in the services of veteran forward/center Joe Smith.
Jenni Carlson writing about something. It's some kind of thing about Twitter and Nick Collison and Seattle and Oklahoma City and other stuff :A " Collison is a cerebral dude with a dry sense of humor, and on Twitter, that personality comes through.
In a surprise, the Hornets swap Chandler for Okafor
Posted by John Paulsen That represents a striking departure from the Hornets' recent cost-conscious efforts to move Chander.
This is only Vegas Summer league, but if you followed the Thunder last season I have a question: When do you ever remember the Thunder equaling or besting the opponent in three point shots attempted.
Identifying Potential Late Season Pickups
Though he didn't help them to a championship, Joe Smith was a great late season addition for the Cavs last season after having his contract bought out with the Thunder.
Hornets Bide Their Time in Free Agency
I said the Free Agency period would be 'tepid' and so far, the Hornets have proven that to be a valid prediction.
Fireworks Vendors Expect Sales To Boom
Nearly a week before Independence Day, fireworks sales are already steady and are expected to surge in the coming days.
Throw a goalie mask on his mug, slap a chainsaw in one hand and a blood-stained machete in the other and Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike Kelly could star in his very own horror flick.
NBA Outsider Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Jordan Hill
NBA Outsider is hosting a 2009 NBA mock draft, where bloggers from all over come together in an attempt to project the draft results that will take place June 25th .
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