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Parker's 42 power Spurs over Thunder (AP)
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the San Antonio Spurs franchise record for career assists, leading a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Thunder (18-5) nearly suffered their first blowout loss before closing the gap late, while the convincing win was just the springboard San Antonio needed before spending next three weeks on the road -- where the Spurs...

Parker scores 42, sets Spurs' assist mark
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the San Antonio Spurs franchise record for career assists, leading a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

Mavericks' Cuban, Carlisle fined $110K (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle have been fined by the NBA after they became upset with the officiating during a 95-86 loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Carlisle was fined $35,000 for kicking a ball into the stands with 9:34 left in the fourth quarter. He was ejected and apologized to Cuban and the fans right after the game.

Durant scores 36, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series. Durant scored the final seven points of the game after Memphis had pulled even at 94 on Mike Conley's 3-pointer from the right side with 1:12...

Grizzlies have no answer for Durant
Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series.

Durant scores last 7 points to close out win
Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series.

Mavericks' Cuban, Carlisle fined
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle have been fined by the NBA after they became upset with the officiating during a 95-86 loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Cuban blasts officiating after Mavs' loss to OKC
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who has paid more than $1 million in NBA fines in large part due to criticizing officiating, couldn't keep biting his tongue.

Westbrook, Durant too much as Thunder win
Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night.

Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past Mavs (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night. James Harden had 10 points off the bench and Serge Ibaka anchored the Thunder defense with a career-high 10 blocked shots. Oklahoma City limited Dallas to 8-for-38 shooting from the field in the second half as the Thunder bounced back...

Mavs' Odom, Haywood out against Thunder (AP)
The Mavericks were without key reserve Lamar Odom and starting center Brendan Haywood for Wednesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Odom was sent home with a stomach ailment and Haywood was ruled out with lower back tightness. Oklahoma City was missing starting swingman Thabo Sefalosha due to a sore right foot.

Durant not impressed by Griffin's dunk
It was the dunk that had the potential to break YouTube, but Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant says he was not all that impressed.

Mavericks' Odom, Haywood out against OKC
Mavericks' Lamar Odom, Brendan Haywood to sit out against Thunder.

Thunder bounce back, top Mavericks
Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night.

Durant not that fired up about Griffin's dunk
Kevin Durant isn't that excited about Blake Griffin's highlight reel dunk.

Griffin jam steals show as Clips dunk Thunder
Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and the Clippers defeated Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.



Clippers end Thunder's 4-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and a monstrous dunk, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders. Caron Butler also had 22 points, Chauncey Billups scored 13, Mo Williams 12 and DeAndre Jordan had 11 with 11 rebounds as the Pacific-leading Clippers...

Griffin dunk highlights win over Thunder
Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.

Durant, Westbrook too much for Golden State
Kevin Durant had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook dazzled with 28 points and 11 assists, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder started a critical road stretch with a 120-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder to win (AP)

Kevin Durant stood in the Oklahoma City Thunder's locker room buttoning up a blue-knit sweater atop his beige corduroy pants. Two spots over, Russell Westbrook sat in a chair with his shirt off and ice under his left leg, poking fun at Durant's outfit. Then both took turns teasing teammate James Harden for his sparkling, spiked black shoes.

Thunder defeat Hornets for 10th win in last 11
Kevin Durant scored 25 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 10th win in 11 games, 101-91 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Surging Thunder now West-leading 15-3 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 10th win in 11 games, 101-91 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Thunder improved to 15-3, the best record in the Western Conference, despite an off night from guard Russell Westbrook and 21 turnovers. Oklahoma City led throughout, including by as many as 14 in the first half.

Durant films scenes for upcoming movie (AP)
Kevin Durant wasn't sure at first that he wanted to be a movie star and a basketball star. It took some peer pressure and some encouragement from his mother, but now Durant is bringing Hollywood to Oklahoma City for a few days. The two-time NBA scoring champion filmed scenes from the upcoming movie "Thunderstruck" Tuesday at the team's home arena, including the pivotal sequence...

Thunder cruise to extend home blowout streak
Russell Westbrook and reserve James Harden each scored 24 points, Kevin Durant added 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 99-79 Monday night for their fourth straight blowout win at home.

Thunder record another easy home win (AP)

Russell Westbrook and reserve James Harden each scored 24 points, Kevin Durant added 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 99-79 Monday night for their fourth straight blowout win at home. The Thunder built up a 30-point lead midway through the second quarter and Detroit got no closer than 17 after the opening period.

Westbrook happy that OKC is 'the spot' for him
Russell Westbrook hopes his decision to make a long-term commitment to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder will do away with the rumors of a rift between him and fellow All-Star Kevin Durant.

Westbrook content staying with Thunder (AP)
Russell Westbrook never considered waiting for what options he might have had other than returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The All-Star point guard, who helped the Thunder to the Western Conference finals last season, was more than happy with the only place he's called home in the NBA. Westbrook signed a five-year, $80 million contract extension and returned to Oklahoma City for the first...

Thunder's defense leads way against Nets (AP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder found a third ingredient to go along with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook against the New Jersey Nets: some much-needed defense on a night they were held to a season-low in points. Durant had 20 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Westbrook added 21 points and six assists and the Thunder limited the Nets to 31 percent shooting from the field, including 3 of 23 from...

Thunder, Westbrook sign multiyear deal (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook to a multiyear contract extension. Westbrook was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, meaning the Thunder would have had to match any offer he received from another team. Instead, they locked him up Thursday with a new deal.

Thunder, Westbrook agree to new deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder locked up the second half of their young, dynamic duo Thursday, agreeing to terms on a long-term extension with All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook.

Thunder sign Westbrook to multiyear extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook to a multiyear contract extension.

Wall, Wizards cool off Thunder for second win
John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game win streak and giving the Wizards their second win of the season.

Wizards' second win ends Thunder's run (AP)

John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their second win of the season. Oklahoma City lost for only the third time in 15 games getting 69 points from Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant.

Thunder backup G Maynor has knee surgery (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor has had successful surgery to repair a right knee injury that will keep him out for the season. Maynor was hurt during the fourth quarter of Oklahoma City's win at Houston on Jan. 7. The team announced that he had surgery Wednesday morning and should be ready for training camp before next season.

Wall, Young power Wizards past Thunder
John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their second win of the season.

Thunder win streak at 7, Celtics' skid 5 (AP)

Russell Westbrook hit a 3-pointer and then shimmied his hands down his torso, bent his body at the knees and strutted down the sideline in celebration. Just 39 seconds later -- this time with less than a minute left in the game -- he did it all over again. Westbrook scored 26 points, including two of Oklahoma City's four 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes, to help the Thunder beat the slumping...

Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder win
Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the final 91 seconds on Monday night to help the Oklahoma City Thunder pull away from Boston and beat the slumping Celtics 97-88.

Westbrook's late 3s carry Thunder past Celtics
Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the final 91 seconds on Monday night to help the Oklahoma City Thunder pull away from Boston and beat the slumping Celtics 97-88.

Thunder race past Anthony-less Knicks (AP)

Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder are taking all of the drama out of their home games. Durant scored 28 points, James Harden added 24 off the bench and the Thunder raced past the New York Knicks 104-92 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win. Westbrook was on his way to his sixth career triple-double with 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists before coach...

Anthony not expected to face Thunder (AP)
Carmelo Anthony is expected to miss the New York Knicks' game at Oklahoma City on Saturday night because of a sprained right ankle. Coach Mike D'Antoni gave the update before the morning shootaround. Anthony is the league's fourth-leading scorer, averaging 25.5 points. He was hurt early in the second half of New York's loss at Memphis on Thursday night.

Thunder manhandle Carmelo-less Knicks
Kevin Durant scored 28 points, James Harden added 24 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder raced past the New York Knicks 104-92 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.

Knicks without Anthony (ankle) so Walker starts
A sprained right ankle kept New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony out of Saturday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Knicks without Melo (ankle) so Walker will start
A sprained right ankle will keep New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony out of Saturday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Carmelo Anthony will miss game against Oklahoma City Thunder


Melo (ankle) sits practice, doubtful for Thunder
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony sat out of practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced.

Durant's 29 lift Thunder past Hornets (AP)

Kevin Durant had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-85 on Wednesday night. Durant hit 11 of his last 14 shots after missing his first three. He took over in the third quarter, scoring 11 points in the first eight minutes as the Thunder extended a two-point halftime lead to 12 points.

Durant heats up in third to help Thunder hold on
Kevin Durant had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-85 on Wednesday night.

Thunder fight off Grizzlies, win playoff rematch
Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fourth straight with a 100-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Thunder top Grizzlies, extend run to 4 (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fourth straight with a 100-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Westbrook hit seven of his first eight shots to lead the Thunder with 18 points at intermission.

Grizzlies to wear patch for late Bartow (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies will be wearing a "GB" patch on their uniforms the rest of the season in tribute to the late Gene Bartow. The team announced the patch will debut Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, and the Grizzlies also plan to give pins with Bartow's initials to the first 10,000 fans attending the home game.

Thunder first team to win 3 in 3 nights (AP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to win three games in three nights during the NBA's condensed schedule this season, and they managed to make it look easy. Kevin Durant had 21 points and 10 rebounds, reserve James Harden scored 20 and the Thunder rested their starters throughout the fourth quarter in a 108-96 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Thunder beat Spurs for 3rd win in three nights
Kevin Durant had 21 points and 10 rebounds, reserve James Harden scored 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team to win three games on consecutive nights this season by beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-96 Sunday.

Durant leads Thunder past Spurs
Kevin Durant had 21 points and 10 rebounds, reserve James Harden scored 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team to win three games on consecutive nights this season by beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-96 Sunday.

Thunder lose backup PG Maynor for year
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Thunder lose PG Maynor (torn ACL) for season
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Torn ACL ends Thunder PG Maynor's season (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. General manager Sam Presti said tests Sunday morning revealed that Maynor had torn the ligament in the fourth quarter of Oklahoma City's 98-95 victory at Houston on Saturday night.

Durant rescues Thunder in final seconds in win
Kevin Durant hit a jumper with 22 seconds left and nailed two free throws to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 98-95 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

Thunder sweep home-and-home with Rockets (AP)

Kevin Durant hit a jumper with 22 seconds left and nailed two free throws to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 98-95 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Durant finished with 27 points and six rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 25 points and six assists, and reserve Nazr Mohammed had a season-high 17 points and six rebounds for the Thunder.

Durant, Harden help Thunder run past Rockets
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, top reserve James Harden added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder eased into their only stretch of three games on consecutive nights by beating the Houston Rockets 109-94 on Friday.

Thunder top Rockets to open busy stretch (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 26 points, top reserve James Harden added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder eased into their only stretch of three games on consecutive nights by beating the Houston Rockets 109-94 on Friday. The Rockets fell to 0-5 on the road this season but get a rematch Saturday night on their home floor, where they've won their only two games this season.

Report: Warriors, Robinson close to deal
Two people with knowledge of the negotiations say the Golden State Warriors are close to signing guard Nate Robinson, who was released by the Oklahoma City Thunder last month.

Aldridge's 30 help Blazers beat Thunder (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night. Wesley Matthews added 16 points for the Blazers, who held Oklahoma City to 34 percent shooting in the second half to push ahead on an off night for All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Trail Blazers beat Thunder
LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night.

Blazers hand Thunder second consecutive loss
LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night.

Thunder G Sefolosha to sit for flu like symptoms
Starting guard Thabo Sefolosha will miss the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of flulike symptoms.

Thunder G Sefolosha out sick (AP)
Starting guard Thabo Sefolosha will miss the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of flulike symptoms. Coach Scott Brooks said before the game that James Harden would take Sefolosha's place in the starting lineup. Reserve Daequan Cook, who missed Monday night's game at Dallas with flulike symptoms, was expected to play against...

Report: Warriors closing in on veteran Robinson
Two people with knowledge of the negotiations say the Golden State Warriors are close to signing guard Nate Robinson, who was released by the Oklahoma City Thunder last month.

Warriors close to signing Nate Robinson (AP)
Two people with knowledge of the negotiations say the Golden State Warriors are close to signing guard Nate Robinson, who was released by the Oklahoma City Thunder last month. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal was yet to be finalized or formally announced by Golden State.

Mavs hand Thunder first loss, 100-87 (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 10 of his 26 points during the third quarter, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The Thunder, who topped Dallas on a buzzer-beater in Oklahoma City on Thursday, came in as one of only two unbeaten teams in the NBA at 5-0.

Nowitzki leads Mavs past Thunder
Dirk Nowitzki scored 10 of his 26 points during the third quarter, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

Cook's 3-point barrage helps Thunder reach 5-0
Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Daequan Cook hit four 3-pointers in quick succession to help Oklahoma City pull away in the first half and the Thunder led wire to wire in a 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Thunder lead wire to wire, beat Suns (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Daequan Cook hit four 3-pointers in quick succession to help Oklahoma City pull away in the first half and the Thunder led wire to wire in a 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. The Thunder improved to 5-0 and remained perfect in four New Year's Eve home games that have become a tradition since the franchise moved from Seattle to Oklahoma...

Westbrook leads Thunder to 5-0 start
Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Daequan Cook hit four 3-pointers in quick succession to help Oklahoma City pull away in the first half and the Thunder led wire to wire in a 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Thunder try to downplay Durant-Westbrook spat
OKC's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook downplayed their argument on the bench from Wednesday night.

Durant nails 3 at buzzer as Thunder stay perfect
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.

Durant's 3 at buzzer makes Thunder 4-0 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals. The Thunder let Dallas wipe away a five-point deficit in the final 46 seconds to go ahead on Vince Carter's 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds remaining.

Thunder's Durant, Westbrook clash during timeout
Oklahoma Thunder teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant got into a shouting match on the bench during a second-quarter timeout of Oklahoma's 98-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Oklahoman reported Wednesday.

Report: OKC stars play down altercation
Oklahoma City stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on Thursday played down their bench altercation from a night earlier, saying there was nothing in it.

Thunder try to downplay Durant-Westbrook spat
OKC's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook downplayed their argument on the bench from Wednesday night.

Durant, Westbrook in altercation
Oklahoma City stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were involved in an altercation on the bench during a second-quarter timeout in Wednesday night's 98-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Durant drops 32 on Grizz as Thunder hold on
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 98-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Durant's 32 help Thunder stay unbeaten (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 98-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Durant, who started the game 1 of 7, made nine of his next 10 before making the clinching free throws with a second left. Kendrick Perkins added 10 for Oklahoma City, but point guard Russell Westbrook had only four points, all on...

Durant nets 32 as Thunder stay perfect
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 98-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Durant's 33 help Thunder outlast Wolves (AP)

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are primed to challenge for the Western Conference title this season, three years after the core of one of the most promising teams in the league was assembled. Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves are a few years behind them, but hope to follow the same path.

Durant, Thunder top Wolves, spoil Rubio's debut
Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Durant nets 33, Thunder slip by T-wolves
Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Durant pours in 30 as Thunder send away Magic
Kevin Durant scored 30 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder win their season opener with a 97-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Thunder top Magic behind Durant's 30 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder win their season opener with a 97-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Durant led the league in scoring the past two seasons, including averaging 27.7 last season. On Sunday, he was 11-of-19 from the field and added five rebounds and six assists.

Gametrax: Magic-Thunder
Howard, Orlando face Durant, Oklahoma City.

Thunder waive former dunk champion Robinson
The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Nate Robinson.

Thunder waive G Nate Robinson
The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Nate Robinson.

Durant's Twitter giveaway causes traffic jams
Kevin Durant's tweets caused traffic jams on a number of Oklahoma City streets Friday.

Harden, Westbrook lead Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a sweep of the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA's shortened preseason.

Thunder waive guard Anthony Goods - Anthony Goods (G) Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder waived guard Anthony Goods on Monday.

Bobcats acquire C Mullens in trade with Thunder
The Bobcats have acquired center Byron Mullens from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a 2013 second-round draft pick.

Thunder open preseason by besting Mavs
While competitors like the defending champion Dallas Mavericks have altered their rotations, the Oklahoma City Thunder is standing pat.

Durant, Thunder sink defending champion Mavs
Kevin Durant scored 21 points and reserve James Harden added 16 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-92 victory over the defending champion Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

Odom scores 14 in Mavericks debut (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 21 points and reserve James Harden added 16 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-92 victory over the defending champion Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Durant, the NBA scoring leader last season at 27.7 points a game, went 13 for 14 from the free throw line.

Thunder's Westbrook not concerned over deal
All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook insists it won't be a distraction if he heads into this season with the Oklahoma City Thunder without signing a new contract.

Wolves trade Hayward to Thunder for two picks
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded forward Lazar Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two conditional second-round draft picks and guard Robert Vaden.

Thunder re-sign Cook to two-year, $6.5M deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million deal to re-sign guard Daequan Cook on Friday, bringing yet another player back from the team that made the Western Conference finals last season.

Robinson not in Thunder's training camp plans
Three-time slam dunk champion Nate Robinson won't attend the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp.

Magic-Thunder, Clips-Warriors added for X-mas
Oklahoma City will host Orlando before Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers visit Golden State on Christmas night, running the NBA's planned opening-day schedule to five games.

NBA adds 2 games to opening-day slate
Oklahoma City will host Orlando before Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers visit Golden State on Christmas night, running the NBA's planned opening-day schedule to five games.

Miami Heat's LeBron James beats Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant in flag football showdown
Miami Heat's LeBron James beats Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant in flag football showdown.

Thunder to report to new practice site (AP)
Once the NBA lockout got started, the Oklahoma City Thunder's players were no longer allowed to work out in their practice facility. Now, they may never practice in the place again. When players are allowed to report to team facilities Thursday, the Thunder will enter a new $14 million practice site on the northeast side of town that was funded by the same penny sales tax increase that produced...

Agent: Durant in talks to play for German team
The agent for Kevin Durant confirmed an overseas media report Thursday that the Oklahoma City Thunder star is in talks with BBC Bayreuth about playing in Germany during the ongoing NBA lockout.

Aldridge hosts charity game in Portland (AP)
Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge put on a sold-out charity basketball game Sunday night with the NBA's tense labor situation as a backdrop. A fan held a sign that said "Thanks LaMarcus" during the game that included Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Howard of the Washington Wizards, Atlanta's Jamal Crawford and several other players.

Blazers F Aldridge to host charity game (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will host a charity basketball game on Sunday night at the University of Portland. Among the players expected to attend are fellow Blazers Brandon Roy and Wesley Matthews, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, Atlanta's Jamal Crawford and the Wizards' Josh Howard.

Blake Griffin pulls out of charity game
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin has pulled out of a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City this weekend because of a cut on his right foot.

Clippers' Griffin out of OKC exhibition with cut
Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin has been forced to pull out of Sunday's charity exhibition game in Oklahoma City co-headlined by Kevin Durant because of a cut on his right foot, according to sources close to Griffin.

Griffin to miss charity game due to cut (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin has pulled out of a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City this weekend because of a cut on his right foot. Griffin's agent, Sam Goldfeder, said Wednesday that Griffin was hurt while swimming in the ocean but that it's a minor injury and he should be back on the court soon.

Sources: Clippers' Griffin out of OKC exhibition
Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin has been forced to pull out of Sunday's charity exhibition game in Oklahoma City co-headlined by Kevin Durant because of a cut on his right foot, according to sources close to Griffin.

Durant: NBA owners have to meet us halfway
Kevin Durant is looking for some concessions from the owners to help settle the NBA lockout.

Durant: Players have sacrificed, owners at fault
Kevin Durant is looking for some concessions from the owners to help settle the NBA lockout.

Durant: Players have 'sacrificed a lot' (AP)
Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant is looking for some concessions from NBA owners to help end the lockout. "They got to meet us at some point," Durant said after playing in an exhibition game at a DC-area high school on Saturday. "I feel like (the owners) aren't helping us out -- they're not trying meet us halfway with it." Durant said the players had "sacrificed a...

Thunder guard Sefolosha signs with Turkish club
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha has signed to play for Turkish club Fenerbahce during the NBA lockout.

Thunder's Sefolosha eyes deal to play in Turkey
Oklahoma City Thunder starting guard Thabo Sefolosha is working on a deal to play in the Euroleague while the NBA lockout is in place.

Thunder G Sefolosha to play in Turkey (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha has signed to play for Turkish club Fenerbahce during the NBA lockout. Sefolosha says in a statement that he will fly to Istanbul on Thursday after signing the deal on Tuesday. It includes an exit clause that allows him return to the United States if the NBA lockout ends.

Thunder G Sefolosha may play in Turkey (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder starting guard Thabo Sefolosha is working on a deal to play in the Euroleague while the NBA lockout is in place. Sefolosha's agent, Guy Zucker, said a contract with the Turkish team Fenerbahce Ulker could be finalized as early as Wednesday. Zucker says any deal would include an exit clause that would bring Sefolosha back to the Thunder once the lockout is resolved.

Sefolosha, Fenerbahce agree to deal
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha has signed to play for Turkish club Fenerbahce during the NBA lockout.

Oklahoma City will host NBA stars' exhibition
It might be as close as Oklahoma City ever gets to hosting an All-Star game.

Durant vs. Griffin in OK City exhibition (AP)
It might be as close as Oklahoma City ever gets to hosting an All-Star game. Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will play on opposing teams in an exhibition game next week at the Cox Convention Center, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul among the other NBA superstars expected to fill out the rosters.

All-Stars to play in Okla. City exhibition
Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will play on opposing teams in an exhibition game next week in Oklahoma City, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul among the other NBA superstars expected to fill out the rosters.

Report: Durant closing in on movie deal
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant was closing in Monday on a major movie deal with Warner Bros., The Oklahoman reported.

Thunder C Perkins pleads not guilty to charges
Oklahoma City Thunder starting center Kendrick Perkins has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 30.

Thunder F Perkins arrested at Texas night club
Authorities have charged Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and public intoxication after an altercation early Saturday morning in South Texas.

Thunder F Perkins arrested in Texas (AP)
Authorities have charged Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and public intoxication after an altercation early Saturday morning in South Texas. A statement from police in Beaumont, Texas, said officers saw a large crowd outside The Ticket night club just after 2 a.m., and received complaints of fights and pepper spray inside.

Report: Perkins arrested at nightclub
Oklahoma City Thunder starting center Kendrick Perkins was arrested Saturday on charges of public intoxication in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, The Boston Globe reported.

Some players set deadline for overseas (AP)
Decision time is approaching for NBA players mulling moves overseas. More than a month into the lockout that appears far from a resolution, Boston guard Rajon Rondo, Milwaukee forward Stephen Jackson and Oklahoma City stars Kevin Durant and James Harden mingled with kids Friday at a high school gym in southeast Texas, part of a camp hosted by Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins.

Durant in negotiations with team in Turkey
Kevin Durant is in negotiations with Turkey's Besiktas -- the same club that signed Deron Williams and has been chasing Kobe Byrant -- the Oklahoma City forward's agent said Tuesday.

Agent: Durant in negotiations with Turkish team
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is in the early stages of contract negotiations with the same Turkish team that has signed Deron Williams and has been pursuing Kobe Bryant, according to Durant's agent.

Lucas has 60, Durant 41 in NY summer game
Kevin Durant watched John Lucas III score 60 points in another summer league game, but his team won.

Lucas has 60, Durant 41 in NY summer game
Kevin Durant watched John Lucas III score 60 points in another summer league game, but his team won.

Durant thrills with 66 at Harlem's Rucker Park
Kevin Durant scored 66 points at a game at Harlem's Rucker Park.

Clippers' Griffin hosts basketball camp (AP)
Even with NBA players locked out by the league, Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin isn't taking any days off. Griffin hosted the opening day of his first annual basketball camp for kids in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, then squeezed in a private one-hour workout afterward with the hope of improving on his Rookie of the Year season.

Ibaka says he's ready to help Spain at Euros
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka says he is ready to help his adopted country Spain defend its European championship.

Thunder, energy firm agree on naming rights
The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder will be known as Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Pro hoops in Seattle for charity game (AP)
For one day, the NBA will be back inside KeyArena. Is it a tease, or the beginning in healing wounds still stinging from the departure of the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City following the 2008 season? The H206 Charity Basketball Classic will take place Saturday, featuring NBA players from the Seattle area against a few others from around the league.

Thunder's arena to be renamed for energy firm
The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder will be known as Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Serge Ibaka becomes Spanish citizen
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka has been granted Spanish nationality on Friday, clearing the way for him to help Spain defend its European championship this summer.

Ibaka nationalized by Spain, OK'd to play Euros
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka has been granted Spanish nationality, clearing the way for him to help Spain defend its European championship this summer.

Durant won't rule out playing abroad (AP)
Kevin Durant isn't ruling out playing basketball abroad next season if the NBA lockout isn't resolved. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward said Tuesday during a promotional tour in China that he thinks more players will follow Deron Williams' example and play overseas if the NBA season is disrupted.

Durant: Yao should be in Hall of Fame (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant says it is "tough" to see Yao Ming retire and that the player deserves to be in the basketball Hall of Fame. Durant said during a promotional tour in China on Tuesday that it has been an honor to play against the 7-foot-6 Houston Rockets center. Yao is expected to announce at a news conference on July 20 that he's retiring from the NBA after...

Durant says Yao deserves place in Hall of Fame
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant says it is "tough" to see Yao Ming retire and that the player deserves to be in the basketball Hall of Fame.

Durant: Yao deserves to be in HOF
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant says it is tough to see Yao Ming retire and that the player deserves to be in the basketball Hall of Fame.

Report: Robinson interested in football
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson said he is interested in swapping his basketball sneakers for a pair of football cleats, the New York Post reported Tuesday.

Cavs to operate D-League team in Canton (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers will own and operate an NBA Development League franchise in Canton. The team announced Thursday that it has acquired ownership of the former New Mexico Thunderbirds. The Cavaliers will become the fifth NBA team to run its own D-League team, joining the Lakers, Golden State, Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

Celtics make F Green qualifying offer (AP)

The Boston Celtics have made a qualifying offer to forward Jeff Green, making him a restricted free agent. Also Thursday, the team exercised its option on guard Avery Bradley for the 2012-13 season. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. Green averaged 9.8 points and 3.3 rebounds with the Celtics last season after coming to Boston in the trade that sent Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City.

Durant: Players will stand their ground (AP)

Two-time scoring champion Kevin Durant wants the NBA's owners to listen up. Set to be locked out by the league at day's end, Durant pledged solidarity for the players' union Thursday even if it means sacrificing the first few months of the season to get a new deal done. "We're going to stand up for what we have to do, no matter how long it's going to take," Durant told...

Mohammed signs extension, stays with Thunder
Veteran center Nazr Mohammed is staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder, avoiding free agency with the possibility of an NBA lockout this offseason.

C Mohammed re-signs with Thunder (AP)

Veteran center Nazr Mohammed is staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder, avoiding free agency with the possibility of an NBA lockout this offseason. General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed Mohammed to an extension, calling him a "valuable part of our organization both on and off the floor." The Thunder didn't release terms of his new contract.

Mohammed re-signs with Thunder
Veteran center Nazr Mohammed is staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder, avoiding free agency with the possibility of an NBA lockout this offseason.

Thunder pick up options on Harden, four others
The Oklahoma City Thunder have picked up the option year on the contracts of Serge Ibaka, James Harden, Eric Maynor, Byron Mullens and Cole Aldrich, keeping them all with the franchise for two more seasons.

Thunder pick up options on 5 players (AP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder have picked up the option year on the contracts of Serge Ibaka, James Harden, Eric Maynor, Byron Mullens and Cole Aldrich, keeping them all with the franchise for two more seasons. General manager Sam Presti announced the moves Tuesday, extending the contracts through the 2012-13 season.

Thunder extend qualifying offer to reserve Cook
Reserve guard Daequan Cook has received a qualifying offer from the Oklahoma City Thunder, making him a restricted free agent this offseason.

Blazers, Nuggets swap Gs Felton, Miller (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller in a trade Thursday night. Miller's non-guaranteed contract includes a $7.8 million team option by June 30, which made him attractive to the Nuggets. Miller's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed the draft-night deal.

Spain includes Ibaka on initial European roster
Defending champion Spain included Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka in its preliminary team on Tuesday for the European championship.

Thunder's Ibaka to play for Spain? (AP)

Defending champion Spain included Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka in its preliminary team on Tuesday for the European championship. Ibaka, who was born in the Republic of the Congo, is still waiting to become nationalized by Spain before the championship begins on Aug. 31 in Lithuania. "We hope he can play, even though we are not sure that he will be able to," Spain coach Sergio...

Cook seeking second season with Thunder (AP)

Daequan Cook wants to stick around for a second season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. One of only two players in the Thunder's rotation who aren't under contract for next season, Cook is hoping to be back after showing what he can do off the bench late last season. "I love it here. Great fans and I fit pretty good here," Cook said Thursday during an appearance at one of the...

Thunder's Robinson cited for public urination
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson is apologizing to fans after police caught him urinating in public in a New York City suburb.

Nate Robinson cited for public urination (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson is apologizing to fans after police caught him urinating in public in a New York City suburb. White Plains police say an officer spotted Robinson urinating on a sidewalk outside a bookstore just before 2 a.m. Friday. Authorities told reporters that Robinson was taken to police headquarters, issued a summons and ordered to show up in court June 22.

Sources: Cheeks candidate for Raptors' opening
Lawrence Frank and Dwane Casey are on the Toronto Raptors' list of coaching candidates, but sources say there is a strong third candidate: Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks.

Mavs seek title that slipped away in '06 (AP)

For five years, Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry have lived with the regret of letting an NBA championship slip away. Next week, they get to try again. Maybe even in the same place where everything fell apart. The scene was Miami, where the Dallas Mavericks led 2-0 in the series and by 13 points with 6:34 left in Game 3.

Young Thunder not ready to reach finals (AP)

The young Oklahoma City Thunder keep getting better. They just are not ready to take that next step yet. Despite leading on the road for much of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, they couldn't extend their season after giving Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki a second chance. Nowitzki hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 left, after Russell Westbrook couldn't handle a rebound, and...

Mavs' focus on 'desperate' Thunder, Finals berth
Dallas Mavericks on Game 5 vs. Oklahoma City: "We've got to muster up whatever we have and try to finish this thing."

Mavs rally late again, return to finals (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA finals. Nowitzki swished a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 left and Shawn Marion followed with a three-point play off a steal, the pivotal plays in yet another fourth-quarter comeback, this one sending the Mavericks to a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night that closed out the Western Conference...

It all falls apart for young Thunder
Oklahoma City's epic collapse puts Dallas on verge of Finals.

Dirk, Mavs stun Thunder in OT to take 3-1 lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Thunder blow 15-point lead late in 4th (AP)
Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City had a 15-point lead with five minutes left and a raucous crowd ready to celebrate a series-tying victory. Instead, a longtime Thunder problem -- closing out games -- showed up again and now Oklahoma City is staring at a potential season-ending game at Dallas. The Mavericks closed regulation with a 17-2 run to send Game 4 of the Western Conference finals to overtime,...

Dirk fuels late rally as Mavs go up 3-1 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Game 4: Mavs at Thunder
Oklahoma City in battle to avoid 3-1 series deficit.

James Harden flops in Game 3
James Harden of the Oklahoma City Thunder decided to ruin every good grace he built up in Game 2 by pulling a Vlade Divac after Tyson Chandler of the Dallas Mavericks swings an elbow during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA playoffs.

Poor shooting dooms Thunder in Game 3 (AP)

By the time Kevin Durant and the Thunder found their shooting touch, it was too late. Oklahoma City shot 29 percent in the first half and didn't make a 3-pointer until 35 seconds remained in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder's surge fell short and they lost 93-87 on Saturday night to fall behind in the series 2-1.

Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 series lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Mavs hold on to win, reclaim home court (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The Mavericks, who tied with Miami for the league's best road record during the regular season, won for the fourth straight...

Source: Westbrook 'benched' after botched play
Russell Westbrook's angry bench tirade late in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Oklahoma City-Dallas series Thursday stemmed from a botched play, according to a person with direct knowledge of the incident.

Westbrook should not be phased by benching
Will Oklahoma City star be disgruntled by Game 2 benching?

Mavs aim to tighten defense in Game 3 (AP)
From having a long layoff to riding their superstar to a victory in their first game back, the Dallas Mavericks fell into some bad habits. They took the Oklahoma City Thunder too lightly. That turned them lazy and sloppy, especially on defense. At least, that's how center Tyson Chandler explains why his club is heading to Oklahoma City with the Western Conference finals tied at one game apiece...

Thunder PG Westbrook on benching: 'I'm good'
All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook insists that it wasn't difficult to watch the entire fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 2 win from the bench.

Harden, reserves power Thunder in 4th (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each. Durant was as tough to guard as ever, but the real difference was Harden and the bench coming up big, especially down the stretch.

Thunder bounce back to even series with Mavs
Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each.

Nowitzki gets little help as Mavs lose (AP)
After a sensational start to the Western Conference finals, Dirk Nowitzki's late charge wasn't able to save the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. Nowitzki scored 16 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks lost to the Thunder 106-100 to even the series at a win apiece heading into Game 2 on Saturday night in Oklahoma City.

Mavs on epic streak against spread
Not only will the Dallas Mavericks take the floor Thursday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals looking to take a 2-0 series lead over Oklahoma City, but also on the line will be a 15-game winning streak against the spread.

Bloodied Marion sparks Mavs in Game 1 victory
An elbow by Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins bloodied Shawn Marion's nose and dazed the Dallas forward. It did not, however, keep the Mavericks forward off the floor for one second.

Dallas Mavericks Oklahoma City Thunder talk after NBA Western Conference finals Game 1
Dirk dynamite for Dallas in Game 1

Carlisle upset at Mavs' D after Game 1 win
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle is perturbed that Oklahoma City scored 112 points, the first time a foe has hit triple digits against Dallas this postseason.

Dirk's 48, 24-24 FT shooting lift Mavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki showed no rust from a long layoff, making 10 of his first 11 shots and an NBA playoff-record 24 straight free throws on the way to 48 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. Nowitzki was impossible for the Thunder to cover.

Older Mavericks to meet maturing Thunder (AP)
The Western Conference finals between the Mavericks and the Thunder is filled with contrasts. Dallas has Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and a bunch of other guys in their 30s. Oklahoma City is led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and a bunch of other guys in their 20s. The Mavericks will be playing for the first time in nine days.

Durant erupts for 39 as Thunder finish Grizzlies
Kevin Durant bounced back to score 39 points, Russell Westbrook had his first playoff triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder reached the Western Conference finals with a 105-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7.

Durant's 39 put Thunder in West finals (AP)

Kevin Durant bounced back from his worst playoff performance ever to score 39 points, Russell Westbrook had his first playoff triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 105-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7 on Sunday. Durant, the NBA scoring champion the past two seasons, followed the lowest-scoring game of his two postseason...

Allen's car stolen on unluckiest of days
Grizzlies guard Sam Young was hoping for better luck Sunday in Memphis' playoff series climax with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a terrible Friday the 13th that saw his car brazenly stolen and him benched in Game 6.

Young's car stolen on unluckiest of days
Grizzlies guard Sam Young was hoping for better luck Sunday in Memphis' playoff series climax with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a terrible Friday the 13th that saw his car brazenly stolen and him benched in Game 6.

Thunder smash Grizzlies in Game 7
Durant, Oklahoma City roll to Western finals.

Grizzlies force Game 7 vs. Thunder (AP)

Just keep counting Zach Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies out. They revel in that underdog status. Now the team few outside of Memphis ever noticed before this postseason has provided the NBA with the first Game 7 of these playoffs. Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 Friday night to push their Western Conference...

Randolph, Grizzlies force Game 7 vs. Thunder
Zach Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 Friday night to push their Western Conference semifinal to Game 7.

Thunder blitz tired Griz to seize 3-2 series lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder followed their triple-overtime triumph with a 99-72 blowout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night to take their first series lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Thunder rout Grizzlies, take 3-2 lead (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 19 points, reserve Daequan Cook added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder followed their triple-overtime triumph with a 99-72 blowout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night to take their first series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder lead 3-2 heading into Game 6 on Friday night in Memphis.

Thunder outlast Grizzlies in 3OT, even up series
Kevin Durant scored six of his 35 points in the third overtime, and the Oklahoma City survived a thriller in holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 131-123 in a game that ended Tuesday morning.

Thunder even series with 3OT win on road (AP)

Kevin Durant scored six of his 35 points in the third overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder survived a thriller in holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 133-123 in a game that ended Tuesday morning. With the victory, the Thunder grabbed back home-court advantage and tied this Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

Griz stun Thunder in OT to grab 2-1 series edge
Zach Randolph had 21 points and a franchise-record 21 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime Saturday and grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.

Grizzlies stun Thunder in OT, go up 2-1 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 21 points and a franchise-record 21 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime Saturday and grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal. The Grizzlies are trying to do something no NBA team has done in climbing from the No.

Thunder's Brooks credits mom for success (AP)

With all the coaches he's met around the NBA, Oklahoma City's Scott Brooks has no doubt who played the biggest role in molding him into a head coach. His mother. Growing up in Northern California as the youngest of seven children, Brooks never really knew his father. He had left by the time Brooks was 2 and died without a reunion with his youngest son.

Thunder's Ibaka to play in Game 3 vs. Grizzlies
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka returned to practice Friday for the Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Scott Brooks says he will play against Memphis in Game 3 on Saturday.

Thunder F Ibaka will play in Game 3
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka returned to practice Friday for the Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Scott Brooks says he will play against Memphis in Game 3 on Saturday.

Sprain keeps Thunder's Ibaka out of practice
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka did not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's practice Thursday because of a sprained left ankle.

Injured Ibaka misses Thunder practice (AP)
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka did not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's practice Thursday because of a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks says Ibaka is day-to-day. The Thunder are officially listing him as probable for Game 3 on Saturday in Memphis. The series is tied 1-1. Ibaka had the most blocked shots in the NBA this season and has had double-doubles in four of Oklahoma...

Brooks defends turnover-prone Westbrook (AP)

Russell Westbrook has made a quick rise from turnover-prone rookie to NBA All-Star. He's also learned that no matter what he does, he can't make everyone happy. "This time of the year, it's a tough job. You kind of take the good with the bad," Westbrook said. "Sometimes, people like when you score.

Thunder rebound, even series with Grizzlies at 1
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Durant, Harden help Thunder even series (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night. After scoring just 16 points in a Game 1 loss, the Thunder's bench tripled that amount and put Oklahoma City firmly in control with an 18-6 run to start the fourth quarter.

Thunder even series with Grizzlies
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Randolph's 34 power Grizzlies by Thunder (AP)

Zach Randolph had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 13 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies overpowered the Oklahoma City Thunder inside for a 114-101 victory in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday. Just as they did in a first-round upset of top-seeded San Antonio, Randolph and Gasol provided enough punch to give eighth-seeded Memphis a road victory...

Randolph, Griz bury Thunder to take Game 1
Zach Randolph had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 13 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies overpowered the Oklahoma City Thunder inside for a 114-101 victory in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday.

Young Thunder, Grizzlies find success (AP)

The new kids in town are trying to take over the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies already knocked out the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs and will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a series that ensures one of the NBA's rising young teams will make it to the conference finals. The Thunder and Grizzlies were the league's two youngest teams at the start of last season, then improved...

Thunder turn down off day for practice (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder players earned a day off after becoming the first Western Conference team to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. But they didn't take it, choosing instead to show up at the team's practice facility Thursday. They followed that up with a rugged practice and scrimmage Friday.

Ibaka sparking Thunder since Green trade (AP)
When the Oklahoma City Thunder brought Serge Ibaka to the United States, all they asked of him was to play defense and provide energy off the bench. Now, he's giving them so much more. The hidden bonus of Oklahoma City's deal for Kendrick Perkins at the trade deadline was sliding Ibaka into Jeff Green's vacated spot at power forward.

Durant scores 41 to help Thunder oust Nuggets
Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Durant has 41, Thunder close out Nuggets (AP)

Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Thunder overcame a nine-point deficit in the final 4 minutes, and Durant provided all the offense down the stretch to send the Oklahoma City franchise to...

Thunder reel in first playoff series win
Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Nuggets stave off elimination, 104-101 (AP)

Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points and J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari hit clutch shots down the stretch to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night as the Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep. The series resumes Wednesday night with Game 5 in Oklahoma City. The Nuggets still face a huge challenge in trying to become the first NBA team ever to overcome a 3-0...

Nuggets holds off Thunder in Game 4
Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points and J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari hit clutch shots down the stretch to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night as the Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep.

Nuggets thwart Thunder, avoid 1st-round sweep
Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night.

Thunder get by Nuggets to take 3-0 lead (AP)

Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that gave them a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series. Ibaka, a second-year pro from the Congo who led the league with 198 blocks during the regular season, gave the Thunder a third dimension on...

Ibaka picks up slack to stake Thunder 3-0 lead
Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that gave them a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets' Arron Afflalo (hamstring) returns to lineup for Game 3 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Arron Afflalo returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two weeks as the Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night.

Nuggets G Afflalo returns for Game 3 (AP)

Arron Afflalo returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two weeks as the Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night. Afflalo has been hobbled by a strained left hamstring, watching from the bench while the Nuggets fell into an 0-2 hole.

Ibaka a surprise for OKC in win at Denver
Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that gave them a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series.

Afflalo says left hamstring is healthy
Pronouncing his left hamstring fit after practice Friday, Denver guard Arron Afflalo will take the court for the first time in two weeks when Denver hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Smith not expecting to stay with Nuggets (AP)
George Karl gave his players a break from the basketball court and the tongue-lashings. Still miffed about how the Nuggets got outworked at Oklahoma City, Denver's coach chose not to hold practice or even watch film on Thursday, instead meeting with his team to talk things over. The message might have been to keep their heads up, but guard J.R.

Thunder rip Nuggets to take 2-0 lead (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead on their way to a 106-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The first-round playoff series shifts to Denver on Saturday night with Oklahoma City leading 2-0.

Thunder bury Nuggets early, cruise to 2-0 lead
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead on their way to a 106-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

Kevin Durant, Jerry Sloan honored by pro basketball writers
Former Utah coach Jerry Sloan, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, and the Indiana Pacers' media relations department have been honored by the Professional Basketball Writers Association for combining excellence in their field and cooperation with the media.

Thunder's go-ahead basket was illegal
The NBA says Kendrick Perkins' basket with 1:05 left that put the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead to stay in a 107-103 playoff win against the Denver Nuggets should have been waved off as basket interference.

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder's key tip-in late in victory was goaltending
The NBA has agreed with George Karl's assertion that a tip-in late in the Thunder's 107-103 win -- a basket the Nuggets coach said soured his players' momentum in the game's final minute -- was goaltending.

Durant's 41, Westbrook's 31 lift Thunder (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 41 points, Russell Westbrook added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a 107-103 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Thunder leaned heavily on their two All-Stars, who both scored their most points in the postseason.

Durant hits 41; Thunder tip Nuggets for 1-0 lead
Kevin Durant scored 41 points, Russell Westbrook had two crucial late baskets among his 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a 107-103 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Perkins ready to deliver for Thunder (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder brought in Kendrick Perkins for times like these. A stout defender in the low post, Perkins brings the youthful Thunder a load of playoff experience as they prepare to face the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 Sunday night in Oklahoma City. While most of his teammates have never made it out of the first round, Perkins has won an NBA title in Boston and went back to the finals last...

Jennings, Bucks get past Thunder in OT (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 16 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent Michael Redd into free agency with a victory by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-106 in overtime Wednesday night. Jennings outscored the Thunder 8-2 in the final 2:21 of the game, hitting the go-ahead reverse layup with 56.8 seconds left and then hitting two free throws to put the game away.

Thunder fall in OT, earn No. 4 seed
Brandon Jennings scored 16 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent Michael Redd into free agency with a victory by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-106 in overtime Wednesday night.

Thunder fall in OT, earn No. 4 seed
Brandon Jennings scored 16 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent Michael Redd into free agency with a victory by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-106 in overtime Wednesday night.

Thunder within one-half game of 3rd seed (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook had 30 points and nine assists for the Oklahoma Thunder, who beat the Sacramento Kings 120-112 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Oklahoma City (55-26) has clinched the Northwest Division and will be seeded no worse than fourth in the playoffs.

Lakers' skid at 5 after loss to Thunder (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their fifth straight loss, 120-106 on Sunday night. James Harden added 16 points and Serge Ibaka 15 for the Thunder, who moved a game behind the Lakers and Dallas with two remaining in the race for the No.

Lawson hits 10 3s as Nuggets cruise (AP)

Ty Lawson made his first 10 3-pointers Saturday night and scored a career-high 37 points in leading the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 130-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lawson, who was banged up from Denver's rough-and-tumble loss at Oklahoma City one night before, didn't score until sinking a pair of free throws at the 6-minute mark of the second quarter.

Thunder pound Nuggets again in playoff preview
Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 104-89 Friday night for their second win this week over their potential first-round playoff opponent.

Thunder get best of Nuggets again (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 104-89 Friday night for their second win this week over their potential first-round playoff opponent. The Thunder handed Denver its only home loss since the Carmelo Anthony trade on Tuesday night and now has the two biggest wins against the new-look Nuggets.

Arron Afflalo, Chris Andersen, Timofey Mozgov all out for Nuggets against Thunder
Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo and reserves Chris Andersen and Timofey Mozgov were sidelined again for Denver's game Friday night at Oklahoma City.

Denver Nuggets' George Karl wants Dallas Mavericks, not Oklahoma City Thunder in playoffs
Nuggets coach George Karl says he would rather face the Mavs than the Thunder in the playoffs.

Durant scores 29 as Thunder hold on
The blue T-shirt marking the first division title in the Oklahoma City Thunder's brief history sat folded up on a chair near Kevin Durant's locker.

Thunder hold on, earn 1st division title since '05
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the Northwest Division title by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 112-108 on Wednesday night.

Thunder clinch Northwest Division title (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the Northwest Division title by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 112-108 on Wednesday night. The Thunder won the first division crown for the franchise since 2005, when they were known as the Seattle SuperSonics, but only after fending off a late charge from the Clippers.

Nuggets lose C Mozgov for 10-14 days (AP)
Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov is out 10 to 14 days with sprains in his left knee and ankle. MRIs on Wednesday revealed a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his left knee and a Grade 2 deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle, the team said. He has no fractures. Mozgov was injured in the first quarter of Denver's 101-94 loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night and stayed behind when his teammates flew...

Thunder nip Nuggets in potential playoff preview
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 101-94 Tuesday night in a possible first-round playoff preview.

Thunder close to wrapping up 4th in West (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 101-94 Tuesday night in a possible first-round playoff preview. Russell Westbrook added 18 points and James Harden 13 as the Thunder all but secured home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs, building a four-game lead over the Nuggets with five games left, including a rematch Friday night in...

Thunder earn road win over Nuggets
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 101-94 Tuesday night in a possible first-round playoff preview.

Nuggets G Afflalo to miss next 2 games (AP)
Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo will sit out the next two games in hopes he can return strong for the push run and the playoffs. Heading into Tuesday night's showdown against Oklahoma City at the Pepsi Center, Afflalo had missed eight of the Nuggets' previous 11 games while battling a strained left hamstring.

Griffin helps Clips prevail vs. Durant, Thunder
Blake Griffin had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Eric Gordon capped an 18-point effort with a go-ahead 3-pointer with 43.2 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-92 on Saturday night.

Griffin's 26 and 16 get Clips by Thunder (AP)

Blake Griffin had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Eric Gordon capped an 18-point effort with a go-ahead 3-pointer with 43.2 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-92 on Saturday night. Griffin, who played his college ball at Oklahoma and was the first overall pick in the 2009 draft, averaged 24 points and 13 rebounds in his three games against the Thunder.

Aldridge, Blazers halt Thunder's 5-game streak
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night.

Blazers snap Thunder's win streak at 5 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night. Nicolas Batum added 19 points for the Blazers, who have won seven straight at the Rose Garden. Portland sat in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, a game ahead of New Orleans and Memphis.

Knee injury has Celts' Krstic day to day (AP)
Boston Celtics center Nenad Krstic has a bone bruise in his right knee and is listed day-to-day. Krstic injured his knee on Thursday night against San Antonio on Thursday and did not play against Atlanta the following night. He had an MRI on Saturday that was negative. Krstic was acquired from Oklahoma City at the trading deadline with Jeff Green in a deal that sent Kendrick Perkins to the Thunder.

Thunder finish franchise-best 14-2 month (AP)

Kevin Durant and James Harden scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the best regular-season month in franchise history with a 116-98 victory over the fading Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Michael Westbrook added 16, Serge Ibaka 15 and Kendrick Perkins 13 as the Thunder won their fifth in a row, 11th in their last 12 and 50th of the season.

Durant nets 39 as Thunder edge Warriors in OT
Kevin Durant scored 39 points, Russell Westbrook hit the winning free throw with 11.4 seconds left in overtime and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished their longest homestand of the season with a 115-114 victory against the Golden State Warriors.

Durant, Westbrook lift Thunder in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 39 points, Russell Westbrook hit the winning free throw with 11.4 seconds left in overtime and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished their longest homestand of the season with a 115-114 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Durant scored eight of Oklahoma City's nine points in overtime, but served as a decoy to create room along the right side of the lane...

Thunder survive Wallace's 40-point effort
Russell Westbrook is most dangerous when attacking the basket. Five fouls kept him from doing that late in Oklahoma City's game with Portland, but his perimeter play was more than enough.

Westbrook shoots Thunder back to the playoffs
Russell Westbrook hit three 3-pointers down the stretch and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 40-point night by Gerald Wallace on Sunday to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-90 and clinch their second straight playoff berth.

Surging Thunder overcome Wallace's 40 (AP)

Russell Westbrook hit three 3-pointers down the stretch, including the clincher with 21 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 40-point night by Gerald Wallace on Sunday to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-90 and clinch their second straight playoff berth. Westbrook's 3 from the left wing gave the Thunder a 97-90 lead and, after Wallace missed a jumper with 16 seconds...

Balanced Thunder beat short-handed Wolves
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 19 points while matching a season-high with five steals and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a balanced attack to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-103 on Friday night.

Thunder use balance to down Wolves (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 19 points while matching a season-high with five steals and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a balanced attack to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-103 on Friday night. Serge Ibaka had 12 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double in the past four games, and the Thunder had seven players score in double figures.

Thunder put dent in Jazz's fading playoff hopes
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points, Kevin Durant added 29 and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the depleted Utah Jazz in the second half for a 106-94 victory Wednesday night.

Thunder get past injury-depleted Jazz (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 31 points, Kevin Durant added 29 and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the depleted Utah Jazz in the second half for a 106-94 victory Wednesday night. The Jazz played without starting point guard Devin Harris because of a strained right hamstring, and Andrei Kirilenko sat out the second half after bruising a nerve in his left knee.

Devin Harris of Utah Jazz to sit vs. Oklahoma City Thunder; Derrick Favors active
Jazz starting point guard Devin Harris is out for Utah's game against Oklahoma City because of a strained right hamstring.

Hamstring sidelines Jazz PG Harris (AP)
Jazz starting point guard Devin Harris is out for Utah's game against Oklahoma City because of a strained right hamstring. Harris was listed as inactive Wednesday night, two days after he was hurt early in Utah's loss at Memphis. He had been a game-time decision. Coach Ty Corbin said Earl Watson would start in Harris' place.

Raptors stun Thunder to end 14-game road skid
Amir Johnson made a layup with 1.4 seconds left to lift the Raptors to a 95-93 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, snapping Toronto's 14-game road losing streak.

Thunder stunned at home by lowly Raptors (AP)

Amir Johnson made a layup with 1.4 seconds left to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 95-93 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Andrea Bargnani scored 23 points for the Raptors, who snapped a 14-game road losing streak with their first win away from home since Jan. 5 at Cleveland. Oklahoma City had its six-game winning streak snapped.

Thunder win season-best sixth straight (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Serge Ibaka added 12 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-82 on Friday night. James Harden added 21 points for the Thunder, who extended their winning streak to a season-best six games, all against Eastern Conference foes.

Thunder win sixth straight behind Durant, Ibaka
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Serge Ibaka added 12 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-82 on Friday night.

Thunder look every bit like a contender
Oklahoma City Thunder look like legitimate contenders after easily defeating Miami Heat.

Kendrick Perkins rebounding three weeks after 'emotional' trade from Boston Celtics to Oklahoma City Thunder
Rivers reveals he vetoed one proposal, but ultimately backed decision that 'hurt a lot'

Staunch Thunder frustrate Heat to win 5 straight
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder frustrated Miami's offense all night on the way to a 96-85 win over the Heat on Wednesday night.

Thunder stifle Heat, win streak now 5 (AP)

Oklahoma City had one of its worst shooting nights of the season. The way the Thunder played defense, hardly anyone noticed. Except the Miami Heat, that is. Kevin Durant scored 29 points on 12 for 21 shooting, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Thunder frustrated Miami's offense all night on the way to a 96-85 victory over the Heat on Wednesday night.

Durant, Thunder halt Heat's win streak
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder frustrated Miami's offense all night on the way to a 96-85 win over the Heat on Wednesday night.

Thunder ride roughshod over hapless Wizards
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook had 18 points and 12 assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 116-89 Monday night.

Durant has 32 as Thunder extend run to 4 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook had 18 points and 12 assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 116-89 Monday night. It was the 25th time this season that Durant, the NBA scoring leader, scored at least 30 points. He scored 40 in the previous meeting between the two teams on Jan.

Kendrick Perkins of Oklahoma City Thunder will make debut in starting lineup
Center Kendrick Perkins will make his Oklahoma City Thunder debut Monday night against the Washington Wizards after being sidelined for nine games with a left knee sprain.

Westbrook provides spark in 3rd as Thunder roll
Russell Westbrook scored 12 straight points -- all on hard drives to the rim -- during a five-minute stretch of the third quarter to awaken his listless teammates and lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 95-75 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Westbrook's surge helps Thunder top Cavs (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 12 straight points -- all on hard drives to the rim -- during a five-minute stretch of the third quarter to awaken his listless teammates and lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 95-75 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Westbrook scored 14 of his 20 points in the third quarter, helping the Thunder open a 20-point cushion.

Westbrook sparks Thunder to victory
Russell Westbrook scored 12 straight points - all on hard drives to the rim - during a five-minute stretch of the third quarter to awaken his listless teammates and lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 95-75 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Harden helps Thunder hold off Pistons (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, James Harden kept his late-season surge going with 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 104-94 on Friday night. Russell Westbrook added 13 points and 11 assists for Oklahoma City, which pulled ahead to stay just before halftime then held off a charge by the Pistons.

Westbrook reaches milestone in Thunder's win
Kevin Durant scored 24 points, James Harden continued his late-season surge with 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 104-94 on Friday night.

Thunder C Perkins returns to practice
Center Kendrick Perkins has returned to practice for Oklahoma City.

Kendrick Perkins of Oklahoma City Thunder back for practice, day to day
Center Kendrick Perkins has returned to practice for Oklahoma City.

Durant (34 points), Thunder hold off 76ers in OT
Kevin Durant had 34 points and 16 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 12 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 110-105 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Durant has 34 and 16, Thunder win in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant had 34 points and 16 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 12 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 110-105 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Nick Collison made it three Thunder players with double-doubles with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Grizzlies hold off Thunder; keep 8th playoff spot
Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points, and Marc Gasol added 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday night.

Conley, Allen help Grizzlies top Thunder (AP)
Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points, and Marc Gasol added 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday night. Zach Randolph added 17 points for Memphis, including four free throws in the closing seconds, as the Grizzlies maintained their hold on the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Injured Suns F Frye out 2-3 weeks (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are expected to be without forward Channing Frye for two to three weeks because of a dislocated right shoulder. The sharpshooting 7-footer was injured with 6 1/2 minutes to play in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 122-118 overtime loss at Oklahoma City. Frye had a career-high 15 rebounds in the contest, the last of the Suns' season-long six-game road trip.

Westbrook, Harden help Thunder beat Suns
Russell Westbrook had 32 points and 11 assists, James Harden matched his career high with 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an off night by NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-118 in overtime on Sunday night.

Durant shaky but Thunder beat Suns in OT (AP)

Russell Westbrook had 32 points and 11 assists, James Harden matched his career high with 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an off night by NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Vince Carter led Phoenix with 29 points but missed two of three free throws with the chance to put the Suns ahead with 17.4 seconds left.

Oklahoma City Thunder lose Nate Robinson up to six weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Thunder G Robinson to miss 4-6 weeks (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Friday that Robinson first experienced discomfort in the knee after practice on Monday. Presti says the Thunder's medical team and Robinson decided surgery was the best option "to resolve the issue with certainty." The...

Westbrook hits late 3 to lift Thunder past Hawks
Kevin Durant scored 29 points despite a sore ankle and Russell Westbrook hit a clinching 3-pointer, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Durant has 29 on sore ankle, Thunder win (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points despite a sore ankle and Russell Westbrook hit a clinching 3-pointer, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Durant sprained his left ankle two nights earlier and wasn't cleared to play until an hour before the game, but the NBA's leading scorer turned in his usual performance.

Kevin Durant (sprained ankle) to start against Atlanta Hawks
NBA leading scorer Kevin Durant is starting for Oklahoma City against the Atlanta Hawks despite a sprained left ankle.

Robinson out 4-6 weeks after surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder held out of practice, doubtful for Friday
Kevin Durant was held out of practice Thursday with a sprained left ankle and Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks says it's doubtful he will play Friday night at Atlanta.

Durant sprains ankle as Thunder end skid (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 21 points before leaving with a sprained left ankle and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their first three-game losing streak of the season by beating the Indiana Pacers 113-89 on Tuesday night. Durant, the NBA's scoring leader with a 28.5-point average, was helped to the locker room by two trainers after he stepped on Tyler Hansbrough's foot and got fouled on a drive...

Durant sprains ankle as Thunder handle Pacers
Kevin Durant scored 21 points before leaving with a sprained left ankle and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their first three-game losing streak of the season by beating the Indiana Pacers 113-89 on Tuesday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder sign new center Kendrick Perkins to extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed center Kendrick Perkins to a multiyear contract extension Tuesday, the team announced.

Thunder sign C Perkins to extension (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Kendrick Perkins to a multiyear contract extension. The team didn't announce the terms in its announcement Tuesday. General manager Sam Presti says the team is happy to Perkins and his "blue-collar, team-first approach" as part of the Thunder's "core group" of players.

Thunder sign Perkins to extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Kendrick Perkins to a multiyear contract extension. The team didn't announce the terms in its announcement Tuesday.

Lakers hold off Thunder 90-87 (AP)

Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their cushion over Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings by beating the Thunder 90-87 on Sunday. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Lakers weren't able to simply overpower a Thunder team that added Kendrick Perkins for interior toughness but won't get him...

Kendrick Perkins of Oklahoma City Thunder likely out 2-3 weeks
Kendrick Perkins is expected to miss two to three weeks with a sprained left knee.

Perkins joins Thunder for practice (AP)
Kendrick Perkins started to hear it from his new teammates when he walked into the Thunder's practice facility wearing sneakers that were Celtics green. It didn't take long to remedy that. By the end of his first practice with Oklahoma City on Saturday, he was wearing new shoes with bright orange on them and talking about his desire to stay with the Thunder long term.

Howard dominant as Magic rout Thunder
Dwight Howard had 40 points and 15 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic to a 111-88 victory over the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

Howard unstoppable as Magic throttle Thunder
Dwight Howard had 40 points and 15 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic to a 111-88 victory over the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

Howard scores 40 as Magic beat Thunder (AP)
Dwight Howard had 40 points and 15 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic to a 111-88 victory over the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Jason Richardson added 17 points for the Magic, who earned their first victory since the All-Star break and have won three of their last four overall.

Celts trade Perkins to Thunder for Green (AP)
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder weren't content with just being top-tier playoff contenders, swapping starters in a surprising deadline deal. The Celtics sent center Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City and acquired forward Jeff Green and center Nenad Krstic on Thursday, causing a shuffle in the frontcourt for the Thunder.

Sources: Boston Celtics get Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeff Green in Kendrick Perkins deal
The Celtics have traded Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson to the Thunder for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic.

Spurs hang on to beat Thunder at home
Tony Parker scored the last of his 20 points on a 16-footer with 26.1 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105 on Wednesday night.

Parker foils Thunder as late jumper lifts Spurs
Tony Parker scored the last of his 20 points on a 16-footer with 26.1 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105 on Wednesday night.

NBA-best Spurs hold off Thunder 109-105 (AP)
Tony Parker scored the last of his 20 points on a 16-footer with 26.1 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105 on Wednesday night. Gary Neal scored nine of his 19 points after needing five stitches above his right cheek, as the NBA-best Spurs (47-10) moved within three wins of matching their total from last season.

Green, Thunder win, spoil Griffin's homecoming
Jeff Green scored 22 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled Blake Griffin's return to his hometown by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 111-88 on Tuesday night.

Thunder spoil Griffin's Oklahoma return (AP)

Jeff Green scored 22 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled Blake Griffin's return to his hometown by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 111-88 on Tuesday night. Griffin made a run at his first career triple-double but came up two assists shy. He followed his slam dunk title and rare All-Star appearance by a rookie by amassing 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists,...

Golden State Warriors G Stephen Curry tops Oklahoma City Thunder G Russell Westbrook in All Star Skills Challenge
Golden State's Stephen Curry beat Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook in the final round to win the Skills Challenge early on All-Star Saturday at Staples Center.

Warriors' Curry wins Skills Challenge (AP)
Golden State's Stephen Curry beat Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook in the final round to win the Skills Challenge early on All-Star Saturday at Staples Center. A three-person team from Atlanta won the Shooting Stars competition in the first event at the NBA All-Star weekend's silly Saturday.

Warriors' Curry wins Skills Challenge
Golden State's Stephen Curry beat Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook in the final round to win the Skills Challenge early on All-Star Saturday at Staples Center.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge (AP)
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday. Fans had four weeks to vote online for players eligible through the "choose your squad" program.

Kings G Evans to miss Rookie Challenge (AP)
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge at All-Star weekend with an injured left foot. Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie announced Thursday that Evans had withdrawn from the game. He will be replaced by Oklahoma City's James Harden on the sophomore team.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday.

Seven reach double figures as Thunder cruise
Daequan Cook scored 20 points and Russell Westbrook added 10 points and 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder set a season high for points and beat the Sacramento Kings 126-94 on Tuesday night.

Cook, Westbrook help Thunder beat Kings (AP)

Daequan Cook scored 20 points and Russell Westbrook added 10 points and 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder set a season high for points and beat the Sacramento Kings 126-94 on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City scored 68 points in the first half, a season-high for a half, and led by as many 25 before leading by 18 at the halftime break as the Thunder topped the Kings for the second time in four...

Kings G Evans out against Thunder (AP)
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans missed the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night with plantar fasciitis. The team made the announcement just before tip-off, but Evans is only expected to miss one game. Evans is averaging a team-high 18.3 points per game and 5.5 assists.

Durant's 35 lift Thunder over Kings (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Saturday night. The victory was fourth in five games for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took the lead on Eric Maynor's 3-pointer to end the first quarter and led the rest of the way in winning their fourth straight road game.

Durant (35 points), Thunder hold off feisty Kings
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Saturday night.

Thunder survive Kings' upset bid
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Saturday night.

Ellis scores 32 as Warriors top Thunder (AP)

Monta Ellis had 32 points, David Lee added 23 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and Golden State led the entire fourth quarter on its way to a 100-94 win over Oklahoma City on Sunday night. Stephen Curry scored 23 points and had a season-high 13 assists to lead the Warriors to their sixth win in seven games.

Sacramento Kings leave rookie DeMarcus Cousins home after postgame incident
Sacramento rookie DeMarcus Cousins did not make the trip to Phoenix for the game against the Suns on Sunday night because of an incident in the locker room following the Kings' loss 99-97 home loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Sources: Kings rookie DeMarcus Cousins gets into altercation with Donte Greene
Kings rookie DeMarcus Cousins got into an altercation with teammate Donte Greene after Cousins didn't get the ball on the final possession of a 99-97 loss to Oklahoma City Saturday night, two league sources said.

Grizzlies' Randolph out vs. Bucks (AP)
Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, is sitting out Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right ankle. Randolph, who averages 20.2 points and 13.2 rebounds, injured the ankle near the end of the Grizzlies' 105-101 overtime win at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

Without Gay, Grizzlies top Thunder in OT (AP)

Zach Randolph had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Tony Allen scored a season-high 27 while harassing NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 in overtime Tuesday night. Durant had 31 points and 11 rebounds, but got off just one shot in overtime and also had a key turnover in the final 20 seconds with the Thunder down by three.

Pierce, Allen, Durant in 3-point contest
Paul Pierce will defend his 3-point shootout title against a field that includes fellow Boston Celtics All-Star Ray Allen and NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City.

Rudy Gay of Memphis Grizzlies misses game with sprained big toe
Memphis forward Rudy Gay missed the Grizzlies' game at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night with a sprained right big toe.

Grizzlies F Gay out with toe injury (AP)
Memphis forward Rudy Gay missed the Grizzlies' game at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night with a sprained right big toe. Gay came in tied with Zach Randolph as the Grizzlies' top scorer, with 20 points per game. Tony Allen replaced Gay in the starting lineup. Guard Jason Williams was also activated for the first time since signing with Memphis on Monday.

Pierce, Allen, Durant in 3-point contest (AP)
Paul Pierce will defend his 3-point shootout title against a field that includes fellow Boston Celtics All-Star Ray Allen and NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City. Allen is on the verge of becoming the career leader in 3-pointers made. He won the title 10 years ago while playing for Milwaukee.

Westbrook's 33 help Thunder defeat Jazz (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 121-105 Saturday night for their fifth win in six games. Westbrook made all four of his 3-point attempts to help the Thunder shoot a season best 13 of 21 on 3-pointers. Kevin Durant scored 21 points and Jeff Green added 20.

Thunder take down Jazz with 3-point assault
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 121-105 Saturday night for their fifth win in six games.

Hornets missing Ariza, Smith vs. Lakers (AP)
Hornets starting small forward Trevor Ariza and fill-in starting center Jason Smith both are unavailable for New Orleans' home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Ariza remains day-to-day with a right ankle sprain that occurred during Wednesday night's loss at Oklahoma City.

Carter's 33 not enough for Suns vs. Thunder
Jeff Green scored 28 points and Serge Ibaka added 18 on 9-of-10 shooting to help the Oklahoma City Thunder escape with a 111-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Green, Ibaka lead Thunder past Suns (AP)

Jeff Green scored 28 points and Serge Ibaka added 18 on 9-of-10 shooting to help the Oklahoma City Thunder escape with a 111-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Kevin Durant, who had at least 40 points in three of his previous four games, added 24 in the Thunder's fourth victory in five games.

Durant continues tear with 43 in win (AP)

Kevin Durant continued a scoring tear with 43 points and 10 rebounds and led a key fourth-quarter run and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 104-93 on Wednesday night. Durant eclipsed 40 points for the third time in four games, and he leads the NBA with five 40-point games this season.

Durant's 43 lead Thunder past Hornets
Kevin Durant continued a scoring tear with 43 points and 10 rebounds and led a key fourth-quarter run and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 104-93 on Wednesday night.

Hornets F Ariza leaves with ankle sprain (AP)
Forward Trevor Ariza has left the New Orleans Hornets' game against Oklahoma City with a sprained right ankle. Ariza was injured when he came down from a shot attempt and landed on the foot of the Thunder's Jeff Green. He limped to the locker room with 9:29 left in the third quarter, and the team said he would not return.

Thunder recall C Aldrich from D-League (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have recalled rookie center Cole Aldrich from the NBA development league. Aldrich was averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in 19 starts for the Tulsa 66ers before being called up prior to Oklahoma City's game Wednesday night against New Orleans.

League fines House $25K for gesture
The NBA has fined Heat guard Eddie House for making an obscene gesture during Miami's 108-103 win at Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Eddie House of Miami Heat fined $25K for dance following game-clinching shot
The NBA has fined Heat guard Eddie House for making an obscene gesture during Miami's 108-103 win at Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Heat G House fined for obscene gesture (AP)
The NBA has fined Heat guard Eddie House for making an obscene gesture during Miami's 108-103 win at Oklahoma City on Sunday. NBA Executive Vice President Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 penalty on Monday. The league says the incident occurred with 22.2 seconds left in the game.

Heat's Big 3 to start vs. Thunder (AP)
The Miami Heat were set to have their Big 3 back together for Sunday's game at Oklahoma City. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were all in the starting lineup turned in by coach Erik Spoelstra prior to the game. Bosh had missed the last four games with a sprained left ankle, while Wade missed Miami's last game with a sprained right wrist.

Chris Bosh of Miami to return Sunday vs. Oklahoma City Thunder; Dwyane Wade questionable
Heat forward Chris Bosh plans to play this afternoon against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making a return after missing four games with a sprained left ankle.

Big Three return as Heat edge Thunder
With the Big Three finally together again, Miami edges Oklahoma City.

Heat travel to take on the Thunder
Miami Heat take on Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.

Wade fuels full-strength Heat; House's 3 clutch
Dwyane Wade scored 32 points and Eddie House hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22.2 seconds left as the Miami Heat got their Big 3 back together and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-103 on Sunday.

Big 3 power Heat by Thunder 108-103 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points and Eddie House hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22.2 seconds left as the Miami Heat got their Big 3 back together and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-103 on Sunday. LeBron James added 23 points and 13 rebounds, Chris Bosh scored 20 in his first game back after a four-game absence and the Heat snapped Oklahoma City's six-game home winning streak.

Wade day to day with bruised wrist
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were both on the team flight to Oklahoma City, a sign that both may be in the lineup when the Heat visit the Thunder on Sunday afternoon.

Durant's 40 lift Thunder to 2OT win (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 40 points in the second overtime, Russell Westbrook added his third triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 124-117 victory on Friday night. Durant converted a three-point play, hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the right wing and then added a jumper from the top of the key as the Thunder finally...

Durant takes over in second OT to beat Wizards
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 40 points in the second overtime, Russell Westbrook added his third triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 124-117 victory on Friday night.

Durant scores career-high 47 in OT win (AP)
Kevin Durant had career highs of 47 points and 18 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 31-point, 21-rebound night from Kevin Love to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 118-117, in overtime on Wednesday night. Jeff Green had 19 points and eight rebounds for the Thunder, who beat Minnesota for the eighth straight time.

Durant sets career highs in OT win
Kevin Durant had career highs of 47 points and 18 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 31-point, 21-rebound night from Kevin Love to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 118-117, in overtime on Wednesday night.

Hornets nip Thunder to extend win streak
Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

Hornets win ninth straight, top Thunder (AP)

Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Paul finished with 24 points, nine assists and three steals.

Durant's first game-winner sinks Knicks (AP)

Kevin Durant made a 3-pointer from the right wing as time expired and finished with 30 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-98 win against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Durant was tightly guarded by Danilo Gallinari but connected while leaning back in front of the Knicks bench to extend New York's losing streak to six games -- matching their longest of the season.

Durant buries Knicks with winning shot
Kevin Durant made a 3-pointer from the right wing as time expired and finished with 30 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-98 win against the New York Knicks on Saturday night.

Anthony's 35 lead Nuggets past Thunder (AP)

Carmelo Anthony's 35 points helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 Wednesday night, hours after New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced he would no longer pursue the All-Star forward in a megadeal that had been the buzz of the NBA for weeks. Chauncey Billups and Nene each added 16 points for the Nuggets, who grabbed the lead for good early in the fourth...

Anthony rallies Nuggest past Thunder
Carmelo Anthony's 35 points helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 Wednesday night, hours after New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced he would no longer pursue the All-Star forward in a megadeal that had been the buzz of the NBA for weeks.

Lakers miss late FTs but get by Thunder (AP)

Pau Gasol scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant had 21 and also missed three last-minute free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-94 Monday night for their eighth win in nine games. Lamar Odom had 16 points and Derek Fisher scored a season-high 15 for the Lakers in the clubs' first meeting since the Los Angeles sent home the eighth-seeded Thunder from the first...

Kobe, Lakers hang on to beat Thunder
Pau Gasol scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant had 21 and also missed three last-minute free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-94 Monday night for their eighth win in nine games.

Durant, Westbrook power Thunder past Magic
Kevin Durant scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook added 32 in his fourth career triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought off the Orlando Magic 125-124 Thursday night for their fourth straight win.

Durant, Westbrook lift Thunder by Magic (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook added 32 in his fourth career triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought off the Orlando Magic 125-124 Thursday night for their fourth straight win. Westbrook also had 13 assists and 10 rebounds in Oklahoma City's highest-scoring game of the season.

Thunder stars unstoppable vs. Magic
Kevin Durant scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook added 32 in his fourth career triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought off the Orlando Magic 125-124 Thursday night for their fourth straight win.

Thunder tip Rockets, halt 11-game Houston skid
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 points and 13 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the franchise's 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 118-112 win over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

Thunder snap 11-game skid in Houston (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 points and 13 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the franchise's 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 118-112 win over the Rockets on Wednesday night. Thabo Sefolosha grabbed 13 rebounds, and Serge Ibaka and Jeff Green added 16 points apiece for the Thunder.

Kevin Martin of Houston Rockets out vs. Oklahoma City Thunder with sore wrist
Houston scoring leader Kevin Martin sat out the Rockets' game Wednesday night against Oklahoma City because of a sore right wrist.

Rockets G Martin out against Thunder (AP)
Houston scoring leader Kevin Martin sat out the Rockets' game Wednesday night against Oklahoma City because of a sore right wrist. The 6-foot-7 Martin, averaging 23.2 points, also missed Houston's win Monday night in Boston. Martin leads the league in free throws made (280) and attempted (315) and ranks eighth in accuracy (88.9 percent).

Durant scores 40, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night. Durant eclipsed 40 points for the second time in two weeks, hitting a pair of free throws and then a jumper from the left elbow after Memphis had pulled within two in the final 2 minutes.

Durant, Thunder avenge earlier loss to Grizzlies
Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night.

Durant pours in 40 to power Thunder
Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night.

Durant pours it on as Thunder top hurting Mavs
Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Thursday night.

Durant gets Thunder by short-handed Mavs (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Thursday night. Jeff Green had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Serge Ibaka added with 13 points and eight rebounds. Shawn Marion had a season-high 25 points for the Mavericks, who were without top scorer Dirk Nowitzki for a career-high sixth...

Durant powers Thunder past Mavericks
Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Thursday night.

Clippers' Griffin enters dunk contest (AP)
Blake Griffin is bringing his ferocious dunks to the slam dunk contest. The Los Angeles Clippers rookie will join Milwaukee point guard Brandon Jennings and big men JaVale McGee of Washington and Serge Ibaka of Oklahoma City in next month's event at All-Star weekend, the NBA announced Wednesday. Griffin's powerful slams have made him a YouTube sensation and the leading candidate for Rookie...

Randolph nets 31 as Grizzlies call down Thunder
Zach Randolph scored 31 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and Tony Allen made two late free throws to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-105 on Tuesday night.

Randolph's 31 power Grizzlies by Thunder (AP)
Zach Randolph scored 31 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and Tony Allen made two late free throws to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-105 on Tuesday night. Allen's two free throws with 15 seconds left gave Memphis a 108-105 lead. Thunder star Kevin Durant missed a deep 3-pointer on the next possession and Randolph sealed the win with two more foul shots.

Thunder PG Eric Maynor dealing with sprained foot
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor has a sprained right foot and is day to day.

Thunder PG Maynor has sprained foot (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor has a sprained right foot and is day to day. Coach Scott Brooks said after practice Monday that Maynor sustained a mid-foot sprain in the second half of the Thunder's loss to San Antonio on Saturday. If Maynor can't play Tuesday night at Memphis, Brooks says Royal Ivey could play more and James Harden could also see time at the point in...

Spurs rout Thunder 101-74, move to 29-4 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 21 points, George Hill had 16 and the NBA-best San Antonio Spurs won their fourth in a row, 101-74 over Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Coming off wins over the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas, the Spurs again beat one of the West's top teams to improve to 29-4 -- one the 10 best starts in NBA history.

Spurs rout Thunder for fourth straight win
Tim Duncan scored 21 points, George Hill had 16 and the NBA-best San Antonio Spurs won their fourth in a row, 101-74 over Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

Duncan, Spurs slam Thunder in 4th straight win
Tim Duncan scored 21 points, George Hill had 16 and the NBA-best San Antonio Spurs won their fourth in a row, 101-74 over Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder by Hawks (AP)

Kevin Durant hit a season-high five 3-pointers and scored 33 points, Russell Westbrook finished off a triple-double with his 10th assist in the final seconds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Atlanta Hawks 103-94 on Friday night. Durant went 3 for 3 on 3s during a 16-6 run in the fourth quarter as the Thunder put the game away after Atlanta had pulled within two points.

Durant has 27 as Thunder roll error-prone Nets
Kevin Durant scored 27 points before taking the fourth quarter off and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the error-prone New Jersey Nets 114-93 on Wednesday night.

Thunder roll by error-prone Nets 114-93 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 27 points before taking the fourth quarter off and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the error-prone New Jersey Nets 114-93 on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City forced a season-high 23 turnovers and bounced back from a loss in what's becoming trademark fashion. The Thunder are 10-1 after a loss this season, meaning they haven't had a losing streak longer than two games.

Nowitzki out 1 game with sprained knee (AP)
Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has a sprained right knee and will miss Tuesday night's game against Toronto. Team spokeswoman Sarah Melton said an MRI revealed the sprain and Nowitzki is day to day. Nowitzki was injured in the second quarter of Monday night's 103-93 victory at Oklahoma City. He came up limping after falling awkwardly when he was fouled.

Dirk leaves game, but Mavs rally to tip Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks lost Dirk Nowitzki to a knee injury in the second quarter, but beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Monday night for their 17th victory in 18 games.

Nowitzki injures knee in Mavericks' win (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks lost Dirk Nowitzki to a knee injury in the second quarter, but beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Monday night for their 17th victory in 18 games. Nowitzki scored 13 points before leaving with 9:10 left in the second with what the Mavericks said was a sore right knee. Shawn Marion led the effort to replace him, scoring 20 points off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki suffers sore right knee, unlikely to return in Oklahoma City
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki suffers sore right knee, unlikely to return in Oklahoma City

Mavs' Carlisle undergoes knee surgery
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle has undergone minor knee surgery and will miss the team's next game at Oklahoma City.

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle recovering from minor knee surgery, won't travel to Oklahoma City
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, recovering from minor knee surgery, won't travel to Oklahoma City.

Mavs' Carlisle to miss game vs. Thunder (AP)
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle has undergone minor knee surgery and will miss the team's next game at Oklahoma City. Mavericks spokeswoman Sarah Melton said Carlisle had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during a five-day Christmas break and was told by doctors not to travel for a few days. Assistant coach Dwane Casey will lead the team Monday night against the Thunder.

Durant's 44 lift Thunder past Melo-less Nuggets
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had a season-high 44 points -- 21 in the third quarter -- and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106 on Saturday night.

Durant scores 44 as Thunder top Nuggets (AP)

NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had a season-high 44 points -- 21 in the third quarter -- and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106 on Saturday night. James Harden added 21 points, and Russell Westbrook added 19 for the Thunder in the first Christmas game in the franchise's three-season tenure in Oklahoma City.

Durant puts Thunder on back vs. Nuggets
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had a season-high 44 points - 21 in the third quarter - and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106 on Saturday night.

Thunder C Krstic to return vs. Nuggets (AP)
Thunder center Nenad Krstic was back in Oklahoma City's starting lineup Saturday night against Denver after missing seven games because of a sprained lower back. The 7-foot center has missed nine games this season due to injury and hasn't played since Dec. 8. When healthy, Krstic has been a fixture as Oklahoma City's starting center.

Knicks beat Thunder to snap 3-game skid (AP)

Mike D'Antoni finally was able to rest his top players. All the New York Knicks had to do was blow out someone for a change. "This makes it easier, that's for sure," D'Antoni said. "Hopefully, they can figure that out." Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 21, and the Knicks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-98 on Wednesday night to snap a...

Knicks snap losing streak behind Amare's 23
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 21, and the New York Knicks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-98 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Durant leads Thunder by reeling Bobcats (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a poor shooting night by dominating the fourth quarter in a 99-81 victory over the reeling Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. The Thunder quickly erased a 69-68 deficit entering the final period with a 25-3 run full of dunks and transition buckets off Charlotte turnovers.

Thunder explode in fourth quarter, rout Bobcats
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a poor shooting night by dominating the fourth quarter in a 99-81 victory over the reeling Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

Nash returns from injury, leads Suns to victory
Grant Hill scored a season-high 30 points and had 11 rebounds, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and the short-handed Phoenix Suns snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 113-110 on Sunday night.

Hill, Nash double-doubles lift Suns (AP)

Grant Hill and the Phoenix Suns didn't wait for their reinforcements to arrive to try and get their season turned around. Hill turned back the clock to score a season-high 30 points, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and the short-handed Suns snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 113-110 on Sunday night.

Phoenix Suns get PG Steve Nash back but are still short-handed
The Phoenix Suns are short-handed for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with three players acquired in a trade with Orlando yet to join the team.

Short-handed Suns stun Thunder
Grant Hill scored a season-high 30 points and had 11 rebounds, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and the short-handed Phoenix Suns snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 113-110 on Sunday night.

Kings' Thompson to miss 3 games (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say forward Jason Thompson will miss the next three games after having stitches put into his injured right ring finger. Thompson hurt himself in Friday's loss to Oklahoma City and the team announced Saturday that he would be sidelined. Thompson is averaging 7.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder F Kevin Durant gives foster kids early Christmas surprise
About 120 foster children received an early Christmas surprise Saturday when Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant stopped by to deliver backpacks filled with presents.

Durant helps Thunder pull away late, top Kings
Kevin Durant scored 24 points, Serge Ibaka added 12 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a trio of fourth-quarter spurts to put away the Sacramento Kings 102-87 on Friday night.

Thunder beat Kings to extend run to 5 (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 24 points, Serge Ibaka added 12 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a trio of fourth-quarter spurts to put away the Sacramento Kings 102-87 on Friday night. The pesky Kings, who have an NBA-worst five wins, stayed within single digits most of the night and trailed 83-77 midway through the fourth.

Durant scores 32 as Thunder top Rockets (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Thabo Sefolosha added a season-high 15 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 117-105 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Durant was on the bench with four fouls late in the third quarter when the Thunder scored eight straight points to take control of the game.

Cavs' skid reaches 8 before Heat rematch (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Jeff Green and James Harden added 19 apiece and the Oklahoma City Thunder powered past Cleveland 106-77 Sunday night to hand the Cavaliers their eighth straight loss. And there's more bad news for Cleveland: LeBron James and the Miami Heat are waiting to pile on next.

Durant, Thunder deal Cavaliers 8th straight loss
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Jeff Green and James Harden added 19 apiece and the Oklahoma City Thunder powered past Cleveland 106-77 Sunday night to hand the Cavaliers their eighth straight loss.

Westbrook, Durant get Thunder by Hornets (AP)

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant keep living up to their reputation as the most prolific scoring duo in the league. Westbrook had 29 points and 10 assists, Durant scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Friday night. Westbrook scored 16 points in the second half, including an 18-foot jumper as he was fouled by Chris Paul to give the Thunder a 93-87...

Thunder roll Hornets behind Westbrook, Durant
Russell Westbrook had 29 points and 10 assists, Kevin Durant scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Friday night.

Chouest wants Hornets in New Orleans (AP)
Outgoing Hornets minority owner Gary Chouest says he remains as interested in keeping the NBA in New Orleans as he was when he first invested in the club. Chouest attended Friday night's home game against Oklahoma City and says the reason he bought into in the Hornets "hasn't changed from Day 1." A Louisiana native whose company supplies vessels to the offshore energy industry,...

Thunder ship C Mullens to D-League
The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned second-year center Byron Mullens to their Tulsa affiliate in the NBA Development League.

Durant has 30 as Thunder rally by Wolves (AP)

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have learned how to close out tight games. Finishing is a skill the young Minnesota Timberwolves are still working on. Durant scored 30 points, including 20 in the second half, and grabbed 11 rebounds and Oklahoma City came from 19 points down to beat Minnesota 111-103 on Wednesday night.

Durant's 20-point second half propels Thunder
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, including 20 in the second half, and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from 19 points down to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-103 on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Darko Milicic sits out; Martell Webster nearing return
Timberwolves center Darko Milicic is out of the lineup against Oklahoma City because of a bruised right quadriceps, but swingman Martell Webster is closer to making his first appearance for Minnesota.

Boozer's double-double leads Bulls by Thunder
Carlos Boozer scored 13 of his 29 points in Chicago's big third quarter and the Bulls beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-90 on Monday night.

Boozer's season-high 29 lift Bulls (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 13 of his 29 points in Chicago's big third quarter and the Bulls beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-90 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 19 points for Chicago, which outscored the Thunder 29-18 in the pivotal third. Derrick Rose had 11 points and nine assists, but shot 3 for 13 from the field.

Durant tallies 28 points in return as Thunder win
Kevin Durant scored 28 points in his first game back from a knee injury, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 13 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off Golden State's fourth-quarter charge to beat the Warriors 114-109 on Sunday night.

Durant returns with 28 in Thunder win (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points in his first in his first game back from a knee injury, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 13 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off Golden State's fourth-quarter charge to beat the Warriors 114-109 on Sunday night. Stephen Curry scored a season-high 39 points and ignited the Warriors' rally from a 21-point deficit to cut it to three in the final...

Thunder fend off furious Warriors rally
Kevin Durant scored 28 points in his first in his first game back from a knee injury, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 13 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a fourth-quarter charge by Golden State to beat the Warriors 114-109 on Sunday night.

Without Durant, Thunder lose to Raptors (AP)

Andrea Bargnani had 26 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Leandro Barbosa scored a season-high 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-99 on Friday night. Oklahoma City lost for the first time in four games this season without forward Kevin Durant, the NBA's leading scorer at 27.3 points per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant misses second straight game with sprained left knee
Kevin Durant is missing his second straight game with a sprained left knee, sitting out against the Raptors.

Westbrook, Durant-less Thunder nip Nets in 3OT
Russell Westbrook capped a 38-point, 15-rebound, nine-assist performance by scoring all of Oklahoma City's 13 points in the third overtime, and the Thunder survived with a 123-120 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Westbrook lifts Thunder past Nets in 3OT
Russell Westbrook capped a 38-point, 15-rebound, nine-assist performance by scoring all of Oklahoma City's 13 points in the third overtime, and the Thunder overcame the absence of an injured Kevin Durant with a 123-120 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Durant-less Thunder beat Nets in 3 OTs (AP)

Russell Westbrook capped a 38-point, 15-rebound, nine-assist performance by scoring all of Oklahoma City's 13 points in the third overtime, and the Thunder survived the absence of an injured Kevin Durant with a 123-120 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Jeff Green added a career-high 37 points as the Thunder outlasted New Jersey in a game in which the Nets tied the game at...

Thunder's Durant out with sprained knee
NBA leading scorer Kevin Durant is going to miss Oklahoma City's game against the New Jersey Nets with a sprained left knee.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant sits due to sprained left knee
NBA leading scorer Kevin Durant is going to miss Oklahoma City's game against the New Jersey Nets with a sprained left knee.

Westbrook rallies Thunder past Hornets (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 25 points during a decisive 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter and also had 11 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-89 on Monday night. Westbrook scored six in a row to tie the game, then kept going with a driving layup and a 3-pointer that put the Thunder up 88-81 with 1:38 to play.

Westbrook's late run boosts Thunder by Hornets
Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 25 points during a decisive 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter and also had 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-89 on Monday night.

Thunder rally to beat struggling Hornets
Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 25 points during a decisive 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter and also had 11 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 95-89 on Monday night.

Hot-shooting Rockets fend off late Thunder rally
Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Shane Battier hit 4 of 6 attempts from 3-point range and the Houston Rockets held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-98 Sunday night.

Thunder drop 11th straight at Houston (AP)

The Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder at their own game. Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Shane Battier hit 4 of 6 attempts from 3-point range and the Rockets held off a late surge from the Thunder for a 99-98 victory Sunday night. The Rockets have been blowing fourth quarter leads this season and the Thunder have been pulling out games in the closing minutes.

Martin, Battier help Rockets top Thunder
Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Shane Battier hit 4 of 6 attempts from 3-point range and the Houston Rockets held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-98 Sunday night.

Westbrook carries Thunder past Pacers in OT
Russell Westbrook scored 43 points and Kevin Durant made clutch shots late in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Westbrook scores 43, Thunder win in OT (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 43 points and Kevin Durant made clutch shots late in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Westbrook was 13 of 24 from the field and made 17 of 18 free throws and Oklahoma City overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to win its fifth consecutive road game.

Thunder rally to nip Pacers in overtime
Russell Westbrook scored 43 points and Kevin Durant made clutch shots late in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder send Cole Aldrich to D-League
The Oklahoma City Thunder are sending first-round draft choice Cole Aldrich to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

Mavs charge past Thunder in 4th quarter (AP)

In few moments, Dirk Nowitzki made the deficit the Dallas Mavericks had been trying to eliminate all game long disappear. Nowitzki nailed a 3-pointer in the corner, then converted a four-point play to spark a blur of a 10-point run in the Mavericks' 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Dirk scores 34, rallies Mavericks past Thunder
Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, Tyson Chandler had season highs with 17 points and 18 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks charged past the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter for a 111-103 victory Wednesday night.

Dirk leads Mavs past Thunder on road
Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, Tyson Chandler had season highs with 17 points and 18 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks charged past the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter for a 111-103 victory Wednesday night.

Bucks C Bogut out with back spasms (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is not playing against Cleveland because of back spasms that have been bothering him for several days. Bogut's back began flaring up last weekend before a game against Oklahoma City. He played and finished with eight points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said the 7-footer, who did not practice earlier this week, is day to day.

Thunder sign C Collison to extension (AP)
Center Nick Collison has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. General manager Sam Presti announced the new deal Tuesday but did not disclose the terms. Collison has spent his entire career with the franchise since being drafted 12th overall in 2003 by the Seattle SuperSonics, who later relocated to Oklahoma City.

Nick Collison of Oklahoma City Thunder signs multiyear extension
Center Nick Collison has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Durant and Green return, lift Thunder (AP)

Jeff Green was tired. Even superstar Kevin Durant admitted the same. The two were coming off injured ankles and didn't know how exactly they would react Monday night against Minnesota in their first game back. Green caught his second wind, and made the game-winning 3-pointer with less than a minute to play as the Thunder won their fifth game in a row with a 117-107 victory over the Timberwolves.

Durant, Green return to lead Thunder to victory
Kevin Durant and Jeff Green returned from injuries and powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to their fifth consecutive victory, 117-107 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Kevin Durant, Jeff Green return to Oklahoma City Thunder lineup
Kevin Durant and Jeff Green returned to the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup against Minnesota on Monday night after sitting out with injuries.

Durant out again but Thunder beat Bucks (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, making two free throws with 7.3 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 82-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The Thunder were again without NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant, who missed his second consecutive game with a sprained left ankle.

Westbrook, Thunder win again without Durant
Russell Westbrook sank two free throws with 7.3 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 82-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Kevin Durant out as Oklahoma City Thunder play Milwaukee Bucks
Kevin Durant missed his second consecutive game with a sprained left ankle as the Oklahoma City Thunder played the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Durant out for Thunder against Celtics
Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant will miss Friday night's game against Boston because of a sore left ankle.

Westbrook powers Thunder past Celtics
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points despite missing all seven shots he took in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder squandered most of a 10-point lead before holding on to beat the Boston Celtics 89-84 on Friday night.

Westbrook, Durant-less Thunder upset Celtics
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points despite missing all seven shots he took in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder squandered most of a 10-point lead before holding on to beat the Boston Celtics 89-84 on Friday night.

Thunder defeat Celtics without Durant (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 31 points despite missing all seven shots he took in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder squandered most of a 10-point lead before holding on to beat the Boston Celtics 89-84 on Friday night. Westbrook went 11 for 13 from the line, with his only two points in the fourth coming on a pair of free throws in the closing seconds after Boston cut the deficit to...

Durant out vs. Celtics with sore ankle (AP)

Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant will miss Friday night's game against Boston because of a sore left ankle. Durant had been a game-time decision, but a Thunder spokesman said about an hour before tipoff that Durant would not play. Durant took a couple of hard falls in Wednesday night's game against Houston, but did not leave that game.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (twisted ankle) inactive vs. Boston Celtics
Kevin Durant will not play Friday night against the Celtics.

Durant, Westbrook power Thunder to rout (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points in only three quarters, Russell Westbrook had 21 points and 12 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 116-99 on Wednesday night for their most lopsided win this season. Durant came in playing elevated minutes due to Jeff Green's absence from the lineup with a sprained left ankle and a series of close games for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green misses game with sprained left ankle
Oklahoma City forward Jeff Green was out of the Thunder's lineup against the Rockets because of a sprained left ankle.

Durant scores 30 as Thunder jolt streaking Jazz
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Serge Ibaka and Russell Westbrook added 22 apiece, and the Oklahoma City Thunder halted the Utah Jazz's five-game winning streak with a 115-108 victory on Monday night.

Thunder end Jazz's 5-game win streak (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Serge Ibaka and Russell Westbrook added 22 apiece, and the Oklahoma City Thunder halted the Utah Jazz's five-game winning streak with a 115-108 victory on Monday night. The Thunder avenged a 21-point home loss on Oct. 31. Deron Williams, the Western Conference player of the week, had the Jazz up by as many as 12 points early as he hit his first six shots.

Thunder snap Jazz's five-game win streak
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Serge Ibaka and Russell Westbrook added 22 apiece, and the Oklahoma City Thunder halted the Utah Jazz's five-game winning streak with a 115-108 victory on Monday night.

Utah Jazz start rookie Gordon Hayward in place of injured Raja Bell
Rookie Gordon Hayward will start for the Jazz on Monday night against Oklahoma City in place of Raja Bell, who has a groin injury.

Jazz F Hayward starts for injured Bell (AP)
Rookie Gordon Hayward will start for the Jazz on Monday night against Oklahoma City in place of Raja Bell, who has a groin injury. "I want to give him a chance to play a little bit, get some experience," Utah coach Jerry Sloan said of Hayward, who will be making his first NBA start. "He has athletic ability, but this game will screw with your head a little bit.

Bonner sparks Spurs to seventh straight (AP)

Matt Bonner scored 21 points and just missed the Spurs franchise record by hitting all seven of his 3-point shots, helping San Antonio stretch its winning streak to seven games with a 117-104 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Bonner swished home three of his 3s during a 21-8 run to open the fourth quarter, and the NBA's best 3-point shooting team went 6-for-8 from...

Bonner, Spurs top Thunder for 7th straight win
Matt Bonner scored 21 points and just missed the Spurs franchise record by hitting all seven of his 3-point shots, helping San Antonio stretch its winning streak to seven games with a 117-104 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Durant keys late run as Thunder win (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 36 points, Kevin Durant had eight of his 34 during Oklahoma City's decisive run in the final 5 minutes, and the Thunder beat Portland 110-108 Friday night for their second win over the Trail Blazers in eight days. Durant scored the final eight points in a 10-0 run that turned the Thunder's five-point deficit into a 105-100 lead with 1:29 to play.

Thunder step up late to pull away from Blazers
Russell Westbrook scored 36 points, Kevin Durant had eight of his 34 during Oklahoma City's decisive run in the final 5 minutes, and the Thunder beat Portland 110-108 Friday night for their second win over the Trail Blazers in eight days.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green to sit out third straight game
Starting power forward Jeff Green missed his third straight game for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night due to a sprained left ankle.

Nocioni fined $25K for mouthpiece throw (AP)
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 fine on Thursday. The incident happened during the first quarter of Philadelphia's 109-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

Durant, Westbrook help Thunder hang on (AP)
Thabo Sefolosha stood on the sideline, with just 1 second to make a play that would keep the charging Philadelphia 76ers at bay. With a crosscourt lob to Russell Westbrook for a banked-in layup, the Oklahoma City Thunder's lead was safe until Kevin Durant could provide the finishing touches on a 109-103 victory on Wednesday night.

Durant, Westbrook get Thunder past 76ers (AP)

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 31 points and came up with the key baskets down the stretch to help the Oklahoma City Thunder hold off a late charge from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 109-103 victory on Wednesday night. Westbrook skied for a key layup off an inbound pass with just over 2 1/2 minutes left to keep Philadelphia from having a shot at the tie, and Durant helped put it...

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeff Green, Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala sidelined
Thunder starting forward Jeff Green missed his second straight game with a sprained left ankle.

Thunder F Green, Sixers G Iguodala out (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Jeff Green missed his second straight game Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks put Green on the inactive list for Oklahoma City's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Forward Nick Collison also missed his seventh straight game with a stress reaction in his left leg.

Nenad Krstic, Oklahoma City Thunder raising money for victims of Serbian earthquake
Nenad Krstic and the Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to bring attention and some help to an area of Serbia hit by an earthquake this week.

Thunder assist Serbia after earthquake (AP)
Nenad Krstic and the Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to bring attention and some help to an area of Serbia hit by an earthquake this week. Krstic's hometown of Kraljevo was at the center of a 5.3-magnitude earthquake Wednesday that left two people dead, dozens more injured and thousands of houses damaged.

Celts open road trip by beating Thunder (AP)

Ray Allen scored 19 points and Boston's bench helped prevent a big lead from slipping away in the fourth quarter as the Celtics opened a four-game road trip Sunday night with a 92-83 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Glen Davis had three foul line jumpers during a 15-6 push by the Celtics after their 22-point lead had been cut to 73-67 early in the fourth quarter.

Celtics hold on vs. Thunder to open trip with win
Ray Allen scored 19 points and Boston's bench helped prevent a big lead from slipping away in the fourth quarter as the Celtics opened a four-game road trip Sunday night with a 92-83 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder gets his own shootaround with President Barack Obama
Kevin Durant, passed over for an opportunity to play pick-up basketball with President Barack Obama earlier this year, got his own chance to shoot hoops with the president a month later, the Oklahoman of Oklahoma City reported.

Thunder F Green out with sprained ankle (AP)
Forward Jeff Green was held out of the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup Sunday night against the Boston Celtics with a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks said Green hurt the ankle Saturday in practice and will be day to day. The Thunder's next game is Wednesday night against Philadelphia. Green is Oklahoma City's third-leading scorer with 19.4 points per game and he also averages 7.2...

Shaquille O'Neal travels with Boston Celtics, inactive vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Celtics coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Shaquille O'Neal will not play against the Thunder, but both coach and player expressed hope he could suit up later in this four-game road trip.

Thunder top shorthanded Blazers in overtime
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a loss the night before to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-106 in overtime Thursday night.

Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder to OT win (AP)

After two straight losses -- one to Utah at home and another to the Los Angeles Clippers the night before -- the Oklahoma City Thunder weren't going to give up against the Portland Trail Blazers. Shaking off their fatigue, the Thunder overcame a double-digit second-half deficit to beat the Blazers 107-106 in overtime on Thursday night.

OKC rallies to beat Blazers in overtime
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a loss the night before to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-106 in overtime on Thursday night.

Clippers shut down Durant, notch first victory
Eric Gordon scored 27 points, rookie Eric Bledsoe added 17 points and eight assists, and the Clippers held Kevin Durant to a horrific shooting night in their first victory of the season, 107-92 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Durant misses 10 3s in loss to Clippers (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 27 points, rookie Eric Bledsoe added 17 points and eight assists in his second career start, and the Los Angeles Clippers held Kevin Durant to a horrific shooting night in their first victory of the season, 107-92 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Blake Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Clippers, who rebounded from an 0-4 start with an impressive...

Millsap has 30 and 16 as Jazz win first (AP)
Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching their worst start in 31 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night. Al Jefferson notched his first double-double since joining the Jazz in an offseason trading, putting up 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Jazz tune out Thunder for first win
Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching their worst start in 31 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night.

Millsap has 30 and 16 as Jazz win first (AP)

Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching their worst start in 31 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night. Al Jefferson notched his first double-double since joining the Jazz in an offseason trading, putting up 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Millsap, Jefferson lead Jazz to first win of season
Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching their worst start in 31 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night.

Thunder win on Green's late layup (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder showed Friday night they have other options when Kevin Durant is covered during a tight game. Jeff Green made a layup with 2.5 seconds left, lifting Oklahoma City to a 105-104 win over the Detroit Pistons. "Everybody in the gym thought KD was going to get the ball," Detroit's Ben Gordon said.

Green lifts Thunder past Pistons with late layup
Jeff Green made a layup with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Thunder win on Green's late layup (AP)

Jeff Green made a layup with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Pistons were out of timeouts at the end of the game and failed to attempt a shot. Charlie Villanueva made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left, but Detroit's defense allowed the Thunder to make one too many easy shots with the game on the line.

Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum to sit out against Oklahoma City Thunder
Point guard Will Bynum has been ruled out for Detroit's game against Oklahoma City due to a hamstring injury.

Detroit Pistons PG Will Bynum sits out against Oklahoma City Thunder
Point guard Will Bynum has been ruled out for Detroit's game against Oklahoma City due to a hamstring injury.

Hamstring sidelines Pistons PG Bynum (AP)
Point guard Will Bynum has been ruled out for Detroit's game against Oklahoma City due to a hamstring injury. Bynum, the Pistons' only true point guard, injured his right hamstring during the preseason, and aggravated the injury in Wednesday's season-opening loss to New Jersey. With Bynum out, starting small forward Tayshaun Prince will serve as the backup point guard behind Rodney...

Durant, Westbrook key late Thunder surge (AP)
Lying flat on his back and writhing in pain, Kevin Durant gave Oklahoma City its first big scare of the season. By the time the game was on the line, he and Russell Westbrook were soaring high again and leading the Thunder to victory. Durant scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook added 28 points and 10 rebounds and Oklahoma City beat the new-look Chicago Bulls 106-95 on Wednesday night in the season...

Durant drops 30 on Bulls, leads Thunder to win
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook added 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the new-look Chicago Bulls 106-95 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Durant, Westbrook key late Thunder surge (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook added 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the new-look Chicago Bulls 106-95 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Durant and Westbrook each powered down two-handed dunks during a late 11-0 surge that put the game away.

Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder pick up option for Russell Westbrook
The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their contract options for six players, including starting point guard Russell Westbrook.

Thunder pick up option on Westbrook (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their contract options for six players, including starting point guard Russell Westbrook. The Thunder announced Monday that they picked up the fourth-year option on Westbrook and forward D.J. White and the third-year option for guards James Harden and Eric Maynor, forward Serge Ibaka and center Byron Mullens.

Keith Bogans will start for the Chicago Bulls
Keith Bogans will start at shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls when they open the season Wednesday on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Deng scores 29 as Bulls rip Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng had 29 points and eight rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to 102-74 preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Derrick Rose added 14 points and six assists for the Bulls (4-4) in their final preseason game before Wednesday night's opener at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird watched the blowout from a few rows...

Durant leads Thunder in preseason finale (AP)
Kevin Durant had 19 points and eight assists, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and seven assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished the preseason with a 101-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night. The Thunder (4-3) had their starting lineup together for the first time in the preseason, with Nenad Krstic playing for the first time following surgery on his right index finger...

Thunder waive Jerome Dyson - Jerome Dyson (G) Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder waived Jerome Dyson.

Durant's 29 carry Thunder over Spurs (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 29 points to lead five Oklahoma City players in double figures and the Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-102 in a preseason game Monday night. Jeff Green added 27 points and nine rebounds for the Thunders (3-2), while James Harden had 18 points, Russell Westbrook 17 and Serge Ibaka 12.

Grizzlies rout Thunder, move to 4-0 (AP)

Marc Gasol scored 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 116-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies put all five starters in double figures, shot 66 percent from the field and outscored the Thunder 30-12 in the third quarter to put away the game early.

James, Bosh rest for much of Heat's loss (AP)

DeJuan Blair scored 13 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 90-73 Saturday night in a preseason matchup that LeBron James and Chris Bosh watched most of from the bench. One night after the Heat played Oklahoma City, Miami's two stars played only the first quarter. James scored 12 points and Bosh had two before spending the rest of the game in sweatsuits.

Heat drop Thunder on road without Wade
LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 45 points Friday night and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA with a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

James, Bosh combine for 45, Durant 21 (AP)
With only two-thirds of their Big Three, the Miami Heat are still undefeated. LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 45 points Friday night and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA with a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dwyane Wade, the third member of the newly formed trio that's set the NBA abuzz, sat out with a sore right hamstring that he hurt in the...

LeBron, Bosh combine for 45 points to fuel Heat
LeBron James and Chris Bosh, two-thirds of Miami's Big Three, combined for 45 points and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA on Friday night, leading the Heat to a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

MVP favorites Durant, James square off (AP)
A poll of NBA general managers released this week suggested that Kevin Durant is the overwhelming favorite to win the league's MVP award this season. LeBron James -- the two-time reigning MVP -- knows why. Albeit from afar, James has followed Durant's game closely for years. James will have a better view Friday night, when his Miami Heat match up against Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder...

GMs pick Lakers, Durant in survey
The Lakers' Kobe Bryant will earn another ring and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant will seize the MVP award away from LeBron James.

GMs pick Lakers to repeat, Durant as MVP (AP)
The Lakers' Kobe Bryant will earn another ring and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant will seize the MVP award away from LeBron James. Those are among the opinions of NBA general managers who voted in the ninth annual NBA.com GM survey, which was released Wednesday. Los Angeles was picked by 63 percent of the respondents to repeat as champions, with 33 percent of the vote going to James and the...

Millsap impressive early for Thunder - Elijah Millsap (F) Oklahoma City Thunder
Elijah Millsap, brother of Paul, has been quite impressive early in Thunder camp, although he's still considered a longshot to make the team.

Forward Nick Collison held out of Thunder training camp
Forward Nick Collison will not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp because of a bone bruise in his left knee.

Thunder F Collison to miss training camp (AP)
Forward Nick Collison will not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp because of a bone bruise in his left knee. The Thunder announced the decision Tuesday. Oklahoma City plays its first preseason game Oct. 6 against Charlotte in Fayetteville, N.C., but the regular season is a month away.

Sixers acquire F Brackins from Hornets (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired rookie forward Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets for Willie Green and Jason Smith. The Sixers also got forward Darius Songaila in Thursday's trade. Brackins was taken by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft. He was then traded to New Orleans.

Thunder C Krstic has finger surgery (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic is recovering after undergoing surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand. The Thunder said Tuesday the procedure was performed by team physicians in Oklahoma City. Krstic was injured in the final game of this year's world championship in Istanbul.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic undergoes surgery on finger
Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic is recovering after undergoing surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand.

Thunder's Krstic has surgery on finger
Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic is recovering after undergoing surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand.

Krstic helps Serbia beat Croatia 73-72 (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic had 16 points and Aleksander Rasic scored five points in the last 21 seconds to help Serbia edge Croatia 73-72 in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship Saturday. Croatian guard Marko Popovic made two free throws with 5 seconds left to tie the game at 72, but Rasic was fouled by Davor Kus as he attempted a shot with 1 second left.

FIBA basketball world championship: Serbia beats Croatia with free throws
Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic had 16 points and Aleksander Rasic scored five points in the last 21 seconds to help Serbia edge Croatia 73-72 in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship.

Hawks sign free agent C Etan Thomas (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. The 6-foot-10 Thomas spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards but finished last season with Oklahoma City. He's averaged 5.8 point and 4.8 rebounds per game over his eight-year career, which includes 74 starts.

Nenad Krstic of Serbia suspended three games for throwing chair during brawl
Nenad Krstic of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been suspended for Serbia's next three games for throwing a chair during last week's brawl with Greece.

Krstic suspended three games after fight
Nenad Krstic of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been suspended for Serbia's next three games for throwing a chair during last week's brawl with Greece.

Krstic fears suspension after brawl (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nenad Krstic fears a basketball world championship suspension following a bench-clearing brawl during a game between Serbia and Greece. Krstic, of Serbia, left Greek player Yannis Bouroussis with a bloodied head after hitting him with a chair in the fight that broke out during the Acropolis tournament on Thursday in Athens, leading to the game being abandoned.

2010 FIFA World Championships: Nenad Krstic of Oklahoma City Thunder fears ban for role in brawl
Thunder center Nenad Krstic fears a basketball world championship suspension following a bench-clearing brawl during a game between Serbia and Greece.

Serbia's Krstic fears FIBA punishment after brawl
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nenad Krstic fears a basketball world championship suspension following a bench-clearing brawl during a game between Serbia and Greece.

Krstic fears FIBA punishment after brawl
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nenad Krstic fears a basketball world championship suspension following a bench-clearing brawl during a game between Serbia and Greece.

Nenad Krstic of Oklahoma City Thunder detained after on-court brawl in Greece
Serbia's Nenad Krstic was released Friday after being held in police custody overnight following a brawl during a game against Greece.

Krzyzewski: Durant too unselfish so far (AP)
U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski believes Kevin Durant has been too unselfish so far in the Americans' preparations for the world championships. Krzyzewski said Friday that the Oklahoma City Thunder star is the best player on the team but has been passing up too many shots. Durant shot only 4 of 12 and missed all five 3-point attempts during Thursday's intrasquad scrimmage at Radio City Music...

Blazers name assistant general managers (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry as assistant general managers to Rich Cho. Branch worked with Cho for the past three seasons in Oklahoma City. He will work closely with Portland's director of NBA scouting, Michael Born. Branch has 23 years of NBA experience. Rosenberry, an NBA veteran who spent the past two years with the Atlanta Hawks organization, will...

Rookie center Cole Aldrich signs with Oklahoma City Thunder
Rookie center Cole Aldrich has signed his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Thunder rookie Aldrich signs contract (AP)
Rookie center Cole Aldrich has signed his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aldrich was the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA draft in June before being traded from the New Orleans Hornets to the Thunder. He's the first of the four rookies acquired by Oklahoma City on draft night to sign his contract.

NBA exceeds 2 million Twitter followers (AP)
The NBA has surpassed two million followers on Twitter, easily the most for a sports league. The league says its official feed at www.twitter.com/nba, plus feeds from its 30 teams and more than 165 players have drawn more than 23 million combined followers. Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant used his feed last month to announce he had signed a contract extension, and many other players and teams use...

Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday. Bynum had arthroscopic surgery in New York to repair a partially torn ligament. The 7-foot center initially discovered the tear in his meniscus during the Lakers' first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City.

GM Presti signs extension with Thunder
Sam Presti has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain the general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder sign GM Sam Presti to extension
Sam Presti has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain the general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Thunder GM Presti agrees to extension (AP)
Sam Presti has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain the general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Team chairman Clay Bennett announced the deal Thursday but did not reveal terms. Presti finished second in the voting for the NBA's executive of the year award last season after the Thunder had a league-best 27-win improvement.

Oklahoma City Thunder add free agent guard Royal Ivey for depth
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent Royal Ivey to add depth to their backcourt.

Thunder sign free agent G Ivey (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent Royal Ivey to add depth to their backcourt. General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed the 6-foot-4 guard, who has averaged 3.6 points in six NBA seasons with Atlanta, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Presti says Ivey will bring a defensive mentality, competitive nature and professionalism to the team.

Thunder's Cho named Trail Blazers GM (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as the team's new general manager. Cho started out as an intern with the Seattle SuperSonics before moving up to assistant general manager. He stayed with the franchise when it moved to Oklahoma. The club fired former GM Kevin Pritchard on the day of the June draft.

Portland Trail Blazers name Rich Cho as general manager
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as Portland's new general manager.

Thunder's Cho named new Blazers GM
The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as the team's new general manager.

Clippers sign draft picks Aminu, Bledsoe (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed draft picks Al-Farouq Aminu of Wake Forest and Eric Bledsoe of Kentucky. The signings were announced Saturday. Aminu, a forward, was the eighth overall pick in last month's NBA draft. Bledsoe, a guard, was the 18th pick whom the Clippers acquired in a draft day trade after he was originally chosen by Oklahoma City.

Kevin Durant: 'Great feeling' to stay with Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin Durant says being able to stay in Oklahoma City long-term "is a great feeling" and that the Thunder's "best years are ahead."

2010 NBA free agents: Kevin Durant signs max contract extension with Oklahoma Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have formally signed forward Kevin Durant to a multi-year contract extension.

Oklahoma City Thunder complete trade for Cole Aldrich, Mo Peterson
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired the draft rights to Cole Aldrich and veteran forward Mo Peterson from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Poindexter.

Thunder acquire Aldrich, Peterson (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired the draft rights to Cole Aldrich and veteran forward Mo Peterson from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Poindexter. In making the announcement Thursday, executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti said the 6-foot-11 Aldrich will bring a "blue collar" approach to defense and that Morris will...

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder agrees on five-year contact extension worth estimated $86 million
Kevin Durant says he's reached a deal on a five-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Durant says he's reached five-year extension with Thunder
Kevin Durant says he's reached a deal on a five-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Durant makes commitment to Thunder
By agreeing to a long-term deal, Kevin Durant proves he's happy in Oklahoma City.

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder not talking about contract extension talks
Becoming the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs gave Kevin Durant the leverage to command some serious dollars this offseason.

Thunder take big-man project Rolle - Magnum Rolle (F) Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder used the 51st pick of the draft to select 6-11 big man Magnum Rolle.

Kentucky has record 5 picks in 1st round (AP)
Kentucky dominated the first round of Thursday night's NBA draft and passed some other powerful college programs with the five players selected. John Wall, the overall No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards, DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth pick by Sacramento, Patrick Patterson, the 14th selection by Houston, Eric Bledsoe, the 18th pick by Oklahoma City, and Daniel Orton, the 29th selection by...

Heat trade G Cook to Thunder (AP)
The Miami Heat wanted to clear more cap space for free agency. The Oklahoma City Thunder wanted a shooter to boost their 3-point corps. What might be a win-win was struck Wednesday. The Heat traded shooting guard Daequan Cook and the No. 18 selection in Thursday's draft to the Thunder, in exchange for the No.

Report: Heat trade Cook to Thunder
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Miami Heat has traded shooting guard Daequan Cook and the No. 18 pick in the draft to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Miam Heat trade Daequan Cook, 18th pick to Oklahoma City Thunder, source says
The Miami Heat have traded the 18th pick in Thursday's NBA draft and guard Daequan Cook to Oklahoma City for the Thunder's 32nd pick, a league source tells ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

Kevin Durant hopes to sign extension with Okalahoma City Thunder soon
Reigning NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant will get the opportunity to negotiate an extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 1 and he said Tuesday that "hopefully something gets done."

Thunder's Durant hopes to sign extension (AP)
The cover of EA Sports' new NBA video game features Kevin Durant on the cover in a white Oklahoma City Thunder jersey. Durant hopes he'll be signed up to wear that jersey for a long time. The NBA's scoring champion from last season will get the opportunity to negotiate an extension with the Thunder on July 1 and he said Tuesday that "hopefully something gets done." Durant was...

Raptors hire Carlesimo as asst. coach (AP)
The Toronto Raptors have hired veteran NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo as an assistant. Carlesimo joins assistants Alex English, Marc Iavaroni, Micah Nori, Eric Hughes and Alvin Williams on coach Jay Triano's staff with the Raptors. Carlesimo was fired by Oklahoma City on Nov. 22, 2008, after the Thunder started 1-12 in their first season since the franchise moved from Seattle.

Budget for Oklahoma Thunder arena upgrade clearing up
An oversight board charged with keeping renovations of the Oklahoma City Thunder's arena under budget now has a clearer picture of a multimillion dollar shortfall in funding for the project.

Collison has arthroscopic knee surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Nick Collison of Oklahoma City Thunder undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Thunder F Collison has knee surgery (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The team says the procedure took place Tuesday. Collison will begin rehabilitating the knee immediately and should resume offseason training this summer. Collison, a seven-year veteran, averaged 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds this season in a reserve role for Oklahoma City.

Thunder pick up option to keep Brooks
The Thunder have exercised a team option on Scott Brooks' contract that will allow the NBA's coach of the year to remain in Oklahoma City through 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder exercise option on Scott Brooks for additional year
The Thunder have exercised a team option on Scott Brooks' contract that will allow the NBA's coach of the year to remain in Oklahoma City through 2012.

Thunder pick up Brooks' 2012 option (AP)
The Thunder have exercised a team option on Scott Brooks' contract that will allow the NBA's coach of the year to remain in Oklahoma City through 2012. Brooks had been under contract through the end of next season, but general manager Sam Presti announced Tuesday that the team picked up the option for an additional year.

GM Presti: Thunder won't change approach (AP)
What kind of damage could LeBron James and Kevin Durant do if the NBA's two top scorers were on the same team? What if Chris Bosh was snagging rebounds and bringing a low post presence to complement Durant's potent perimeter game? For an Oklahoma City team with a tiny payroll and plenty of room under the salary cap despite a surprising run to the playoffs, the possibilities seem endless...

Thunder's turnaround season comes to end (AP)
Kevin Durant came into the season uttering words no one thought possible for the Oklahoma City Thunder: the playoffs. Having accomplished that outlandish goal, he's trotting out a new one. Less than 24 hours after the Thunder were eliminated in a competitive six-game series with the defending NBA champions, Durant was referring to his team's potential to win a title of its own.

Gasol's putback pushes Lakers into next round
Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a late comeback effort by Oklahoma City and eliminated the Thunder 95-94 in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series on Friday night.

Gasol's tip-in gets Lakers by Thunder (AP)
Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a late comeback effort by Oklahoma City and eliminated the Thunder 95-94 in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series on Friday night. Gasol crashed to the rim at the right block and tipped in Bryant's shot to put the defending NBA champions ahead after they squandered a seven-point...

2010 NBA Playoffs: Lakers' Derek Fisher denies Waffle House fight reports in Oklahoma City
The incident in question happened over a year ago, according to Fisher.

Lakers regroup, rip Thunder for 3-2 lead (AP)
So that's what Kobe Bryant meant when he said Oklahoma City had definitely caught the mighty Lakers' attention. Pau Gasol had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Los Angeles vigorously rebounded from back-to-back losses with a 111-87 victory over the Thunder on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Thunder's fast break troubling Lakers (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are using the Lakers' age and size against them. Every chance the youthful Thunder get, they're pushing the pace and getting out in transition to the tune of a 47-9 advantage in fast-break points during back-to-back wins that evened the first-round playoff series 2-2.

Thunder rout Lakers 110-89, even series (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 points and eight rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 110-89 victory in Game 4 on Saturday night. For the second straight game, the Thunder capitalized on a significant edge at the foul line and on the boards despite the presence of the Lakers' 7-foot tandem of Pau...

Thunderous victory over Lakers ties series, 2-2
Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 points and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a resounding 110-89 victory in Game 4.

Bucks GM Hammond named NBA's top exec (AP)
Bucks general manager John Hammond has been selected as the NBA executive of the year after the Bucks finished the regular season with 12 more wins than last year and earned their first playoff berth since 2006. Hammond received 12 of 30 votes from a panel of fellow NBA executives. Oklahoma City's Sam Presti was second with nine votes and Cleveland's Danny Ferry took third with two votes in...

Durant's surge lifts Thunder past Lakers (AP)
There's no doubting that Kevin Durant can score. But it took some convincing for the NBA's scoring champion to believe that he could really impact a game when his shots weren't going in -- a lesson that proved crucial to the Oklahoma City Thunder's improvement this season. Durant developed enough on the defensive end that he was asking to guard Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter of...

Thunder put away Lakers
Kevin Durant had 29 points and 19 rebounds, and snapped out of a shooting funk just in time to lead the decisive run in the first playoff game played in Oklahoma City, lifting the Thunder to a 101-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Durant's surge lifts Thunder past Lakers (AP)
Kevin Durant had 29 points and 19 rebounds, and snapped out of a shooting funk just in time to lead the decisive run in the first playoff game played in Oklahoma City, lifting the Thunder to a 101-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 22 of the final 23 for the Thunder, including every point during a 10-2 surge that put Oklahoma City ahead to...

Thunder storm back to beat Kobe, Lakers
Oklahoma City stuns Lakers with second-half comeback in Game 3.

Bryant sets Lakers' playoff scoring mark (AP)
Kobe Bryant has broken the Los Angeles Lakers' career record for scoring in the playoffs that was previously held by Jerry West. Bryant surpassed West's mark of 4,457 postseason points with a fadeaway 16-foot jumper from the left side just over 3 minutes into the second half of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.

After Phil Jackson flap, David Stern tells coaches to zip it
NBA commissioner David Stern made sure there was one compelling battle Thursday night in Oklahoma City.

Bryant's 39 put Lakers up 2-0 on Thunder (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, carrying the Lakers in the fourth quarter when they lost the lead three times, and Los Angeles beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference playoff series. Bryant was 13 of 15 from the free throw line, but just 12 of 28 from the floor in front of his dad Joe, who sat next to the Lakers' bench.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Scott Brooks named NBA coach of year
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks has been named the NBA's coach of the year after engineering the league's best turnaround.

Thunder's Brooks named NBA coach of year (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks has been named the NBA's coach of the year after engineering the league's best turnaround. The Thunder won 27 more games this season than they did a year ago, going 50-32 and earning the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with the NBA's youngest roster.

Kobe shoulders Lakers late to hold off Thunder
Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, carrying the Lakers in the fourth quarter when they lost the lead three times, and Los Angeles beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in its playoff series.

Phil on Kobe: Shoot better or shoot less (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson wants Kobe Bryant to improve his shooting or take fewer shots. Bryant scored 21 points on 6-of-19 shooting Sunday in the Lakers' 87-79 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in their playoff opener. He missed five of 12 free throws. Jackson said before Game 2 on Tuesday night that Bryant can continue playing the same way, but he'll have to limit the number of shots...

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson wants more sustained effort against Oklahoma City Thunder
Phil Jackson wants a better sustained effort from the Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He got it for one quarter in the playoff opener, then watched the defending champions lose energy the rest of the way.

Gasol, Bynum key Lakers' Game 1 victory (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers used their twin 7-footers to dominate inside against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 87-79 Sunday in the opener of their playoff series. Kobe Bryant added 21 points on 6 of 19 shooting after missing four of the final five regular season games to rest his swollen right knee and broken right index finger.

Lakers limit Durant to pull out win over Thunder
Pau Gasol scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers used their twin 7-footers to dominate inside against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 87-79 Sunday in the opener of their playoff series.

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks says Kevin Durant deserves calls
Thunder coach Scott Brooks says Kevin Durant deserves the calls he gets.

Lakers begin title defense vs. Thunder (AP)
Two days of long practices and bonding over a steak dinner have the Los Angeles Lakers ready to defend their NBA championship. They'll begin Sunday against All-Star Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose youth and speed the Lakers will counter with Kobe Bryant and experience. After stumbling through the end of the regular season, the Lakers are feeling good again with Bryant's...

2010 NBA Playoffs: Phil Jackson unsure why Kevin Durant was upset by words
After his $35,000 fine, Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's unsure why Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant is upset by his comments.

Jackson doesn't see why Durant's upset (AP)
Phil Jackson doesn't understand why Kevin Durant was upset with his comments about the Oklahoma City Thunder star getting superstar treatment from the referees. The Los Angeles Lakers coach's line about the referees earned him a $35,000 fine from the NBA on Thursday. Earlier this week, Jackson was asked about Durant, who led the league in free throws, and he said in part, "I think a...

Late Lakers announcer Hearn gets statue (AP)
A bronze statue of late Los Angeles Lakers announcer Chick Hearn will be unveiled outside Staples Center. The public ceremony will take place Tuesday before the Lakers play Oklahoma City in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The statue weighs 5,000 pounds and stands nearly 16-feet tall. It will join other statues of Wayne Gretzky, Magic Johnson and Oscar De La Hoya outside the arena.

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder says Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson's comments 'disrespectful'
Kevin Durant says he feels disrespected by Phil Jackson's suggestion that he gets preferential treatment from NBA referees.

Durant becomes youngest scoring champion (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to finish the season as the youngest scoring champion in NBA history, and the Oklahoma City Thunder survived a sloppy second half to head into the postseason with a 114-105 win Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oklahoma City let most of a 27-point lead dwindle away before closing out its 50th win of the season.

Thunder's Durant scores 31 to win scoring title
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to finish the season as the youngest scoring champion in NBA history, and the Oklahoma City Thunder survived a sloppy second half to head into the postseason with a 114-105 win Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Camby leads Roy-less Blazers by Thunder (AP)
Marcus Camby scored a season-high 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-95 without injured guard Brandon Roy on Monday night. The loss locked the Thunder into the eighth spot in the Western Conference, meaning they'll face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

Lakers center Andrew Bynum progesses and targets Game 1 vs. OKC
Center targets Game 1 of NBA playoffs against Oklahoma City

Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy (bone contusion) sits vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has a bone contusion in his right knee and will miss Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Blazers' Roy has bone bruise in knee (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has a bone contusion in his right knee and will miss Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Roy is the Blazers' leading scorer with 21.8 points per game. He played 11 minutes in the first half against Los Angeles on Sunday before the Blazers ruled him out for the rest of the game.

Ellis returns with 27 points as Warriors survive
Monta Ellis scored 27 points in his return following a two-week absence, Stephen Curry added 25 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-117 on Sunday night.

Down 20, Warriors rally to beat Thunder (AP)
Monta Ellis scored 27 points in his return following a two-week absence, Stephen Curry added 25 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-117 on Sunday night. The Warriors missed three free throws in the final 53 seconds but held on to win when Kevin Durant's 3-point attempt with a second left bounced off the back of the rim.

Durant scores 35 as Thunder hold off Suns' rally
Kevin Durant scored 35 points and rookie reserve Serge Ibaka hit a crucial basket in the final minute, allowing the Oklahoma City Thunder to stave off a late rally by the Phoenix Suns in a 96-91 victory Friday night.

Thunder tighten defense, hold off Suns (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 35 points and rookie reserve Serge Ibaka hit a crucial basket in the final minute, allowing the Oklahoma City Thunder to stave off a late rally by the Phoenix Suns in a 96-91 victory Friday night. The Thunder limited Phoenix to a season-low 34 points in the second half but needed a late basket from an unlikely source to avoid a third straight hearbreaking defeat.

Thunder C Krstic out with knee injury (AP)
Thunder center Nenad Krstic was not in uniform for Oklahoma City's game against Phoenix on Friday night due to a right knee contusion. Krstic's absence marked only the third time in 79 games this season that the Thunder did not have their entire starting lineup intact. Krstic also missed one game in late November with a sore left Achilles' tendon and another about a week later with a...

Jazz top Thunder in high-scoring affair
Deron Williams scored a career-high 42 points, including a go-ahead jumper from the top of the key with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Utah Jazz pulled into second place in the Western Conference with a wild 140-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Mavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.

Down 13 in 4th, Nuggets rally by Thunder (AP)
Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 as the Denver Nuggets charged back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-94 on Wednesday night. The Nuggets held Oklahoma City without a basket for the final 9 minutes while finishing the game on a 22-5 run to pick up a crucial road win in their chase for the No.

Thunder assign F White to D-League (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned forward D.J. White to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti announced the move Wednesday. White had two previous stints with Tulsa this season, appearing in 10 games and averaging 20.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 39.2 minutes per contest.

NBA admits missed call in Oklahoma City Thunder-Utah Jazz game Tuesday night
The NBA announced Wednesday officials missed a foul in the final seconds of Utah's overtime victory over Oklahoma City the previous night.

Parker returns as Spurs defeat Kings (AP)
Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Spurs got point guard Tony Parker back and moved into a sixth-place tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference playoff race.

Williams, Jazz overcome Durant, Thunder in OT
Deron Williams scored a career-high 42 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Utah Jazz pulled into second place in the Western Conference with a 140-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jazz outlast Thunder 140-139 in OT (AP)
Deron Williams scored a career-high 42 points, including a go-ahead jumper from the top of the key with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Utah Jazz pulled into second place in the Western Conference with a wild 140-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Utah overcame 45 points by Kevin Durant, who thought he was fouled on a 3-pointer just before the buzzer that would have...

Dantley misses Nuggets practice (AP)
The Denver Nuggets, already dealing with the absence of ailing coach George Karl, were faced with another issue when acting head coach Adrian Dantley was forced to miss Tuesday's practice because of a kidney stone. A group of assistants oversaw the 90-minute workout, the team's last practice before a pivotal back-to-back set that begins Wednesday in Oklahoma City and concludes on Thursday,...

Durant sets Thunder scoring mark in win (AP)
First, Kevin Durant told a cheering crowd that making the playoffs was "only the beginning" for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he went to work proving it, setting a record in the process. Durant scored 40 points to break the franchise record for scoring in a season and Oklahoma City fought off a spirited charge by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-108 victory on Sunday night, less...

Durant sets Thunder scoring mark vs. Wolves
Kevin Durant scored 40 points to break the franchise record for scoring in a season and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought off a spirited charge by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-108 victory on Sunday night.

Wolves C Milicic out with bruised jaw (AP)
Center Darko Milicic was out of Minnesota's lineup Sunday night at Oklahoma City after sustaining a bruised jaw in the Timberwolves' game the previous night. A former No. 2 overall draft pick, Milicic had started eight straight games and 12 of the last 14 for Minnesota. He was acquired by the Timberwolves in a February trade and moved into the starting lineup in early March.

Thunder drop Mavericks to clinch playoff spot
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Jeff Green added 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff spot with a 121-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Thunder beat Mavs to clinch playoff spot (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Jeff Green added 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff spot with a 121-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook and Nick Collison added 17 points each to help the Thunder end a nine-game road losing streak against the Mavericks dating to when the team was based in Seattle.

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion leaves game against Oklahoma City with strained left oblique muscle
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion leaves game against OKC with strained left oblique muscle.

Ginobili's 43 help Spurs outlast Magic (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Tim Duncan had 23 points and the Spurs temporarily pulled themselves out of the last playoff seed in the West, where San Antonio is bunched up with Portland and Oklahoma City in a race to...

Garnett fined for ripping refs, cursing (AP)
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett has been fined $25,000 for criticizing game officials and for using inappropriate language during a postgame interview. NBA executive vice president of operations Stu Jackson announced the discipline on Friday. Garnett made the comments following Boston's 109-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Durant's 37 carry Thunder over Celtics (AP)
The young Oklahoma City Thunder needed to beat just two more teams to reach their goal: wins against every club in their two seasons since moving from Seattle. And not just any ordinary teams. On Wednesday night, the Thunder completed the feat by edging the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics 109-104. Just five days earlier they beat the other, the Los Angeles Lakers -- last season's champions.

Durant's 37 carry Thunder over Celtics (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 37 points, Jeff Green hit two 3-pointers in the last two minutes and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 109-104 Wednesday night. Russell Westbrook added 21 points and 10 assists in the Thunder's 46th victory of the season, doubling their total for all last season as they remained in sixth place in the Western Conference.

Durant's 37 help Thunder knock down Celtics
Kevin Durant scored 37 points, Jeff Green hit two 3-pointers in the last two minutes and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 109-104 Wednesday night.

Lakers sit Vujacic after coaching run-in
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says backup guard Sasha Vujacic hasn't played the last two games because of "a little run-in'' with the coaching staff. Jackson says the incident happened during last Friday's game at Oklahoma City. He says Vujacic didn't play at all in the next two contests at Houston and New Orleans because he "hasn't atoned himself for that error.'' Jackson refused Friday to give any more details about the incident. Vujacic says he doesn't know what his coach is talking about. The Lakers are wrapping up a five-game road trip at Atlanta.

Thunder cruise past 76ers, near playoffs (AP)
Kevin Durant had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Jeff Green added 16 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 111-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Nenad Krstic added 14 points and Russell Westbrook had 10 points and 14 assists for the Thunder (45-28). James Harden also had 12 points and Serge Ibaka 10 for Oklahoma City, which is nearing its first playoff appearance since...

Blazers tie Thunder for 6th in West (AP)
Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City 90-87 on Sunday night to move into a tie with the Thunder for sixth place in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City trailed by as many as nine in the fourth quarter but had a chance to tie in the final seconds.

Lakers rebound to beat undermanned Rockets
Pau Gasol scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Saturday night, getting back on track a night after a terrible outing in Oklahoma City.

Lakers bounce back, beat Rockets 109-101 (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Saturday night, getting back on track a night after a terrible outing in Oklahoma City. The short-handed Rockets, playing without Kevin Martin and Shane Battier, stayed with Los Angeles early, but were simply outmanned and soon faded in their fourth consecutive loss.

Thunder stifle Lakers as Kobe has 9 turnovers
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with a resounding 91-75 victory Friday on a turnover-filled night for Kobe Bryant.

Thunder ends Lakers' run at 7, win 91-75 (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with a resounding 91-75 victory Friday on a turnover-filled night for Kobe Bryant. Bryant turned it over eight times as Oklahoma City built a 19-point lead by halftime, then proceeded to hold the Lakers to their lowest-scoring output of the season.

Lakers coach Jackson undecided on future (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he hasn't decided whether he'll return for another season on the Los Angeles bench but he might be compelled to come back if his team wins another championship. Jackson told reporters before the Lakers' game Friday night in Oklahoma City that "if we win, it's almost imperative that I give it another shot." Jackson has won three straight NBA...

Thunder start fast, cruise past Rockets (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, James Harden added a spark with 23 points off the bench while returning from an injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended a string of futility against the Houston Rockets with a 122-104 victory on Wednesday night. The Thunder got out to a sizzling start and opened a 23-point lead within the first 14 minutes.

Harden returns as Thunder finally beat Rockets
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, James Harden added a spark with 23 points off the bench while returning from an injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended a string of futility against the Houston Rockets with a 122-104 victory.

James Harden (strained hamstring) returns to the Oklahoma City Thunder
Top reserve James Harden was set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup Wednesday night after missing the last six games with a strained right hamstring.

Thunder's Harden returns from leg injury (AP)
Top reserve James Harden was set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup Wednesday night after missing the last six games with a strained right hamstring. Coach Scott Brooks says there will be no restrictions on Harden's minutes as the Thunder face the Houston Rockets. Harden is Oklahoma City's top scoring bench player with 9.9 points per game, shooting 38 percent from 3-point...

Spurs tie Thunder for sixth despite Durant's 45
George Hill scored a career-high 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Kevin Durant's 45 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 on Monday night and forge a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

Hill helps Spurs overcome 45 by Durant (AP)
George Hill scored a career-high 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Kevin Durant's 45 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 on Monday night and forge a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. Serge Ibaka swatted away Tim Duncan's layup try to give the Thunder a chance with 8.8 seconds left, but Thabo Sefolosha missed a 3-pointer from the left...

Granger's 32 lift Pacers past Thunder (AP)
Danny Granger scored 32 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-101 Sunday. Troy Murphy had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Roy Hibbert had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who have won three of four. Indiana shot 52 percent in the game. Oklahoma City, one of the league's best defensive teams, allowed its highest point total of the season.

Granger's 32 help Pacers overpower Thunder
Danny Granger scored 32 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-101 Sunday.

Thunder ride Durant, cruise past Raptors (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their sixth victory in seven games, 115-89 over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Durant was 7 of 16 from the field and 17 of 18 from the free-throw line. Jeff Green added 25 points, and Russell Westbrook had 11 points and 10 assists for the Thunder, fifth in the Western Conference at 42-25.

Durant, rolling Thunder run away from Raptors
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their sixth victory in seven games, 115-89 over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Jackson second-half burst fuels Bobcats' rally
Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Charlotte rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-92 on Wednesday night to give Michael Jordan a victory in his first game as Bobcats majority owner.

Bobcats give Jordan first win as owner (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Charlotte rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-92 on Wednesday night to give Michael Jordan a victory in his first game as Bobcats majority owner. Hours after the NBA's Board of Governors approved Jordan's $275 million purchase, he watched his team stage a dramatic recovery from a horrible start.

Hornets end 7-game road skid, beat Clips (AP)
David West scored 24 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 108-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, completing a four-game season sweep. New Orleans beat the Clippers for the 13th straight time since a 100-90 loss on Jan. 8, 2007, in Oklahoma City, which was the Hornets' temporary home for one season because of the destruction...

Thunder top Jazz, continue playoff push (AP)
With starters Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko out with injuries, the Utah Jazz have lost back-to-back games for the first time in more than two months. That small stumble provided a window just big enough for the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder to be nipping at their heels to take away home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Durant, Thunder cut down short-handed Jazz
Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder made up ground in the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs with a 119-111 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

Mehmet Okur, Andrei Kirilenko missing from Utah Jazz starting lineup
Center Mehmet Okur and forward Andrei Kirilenko were missing from Utah's starting lineup Sunday night as the Jazz played a key game for playoff positioning at Oklahoma City.

Durant sets club mark for 30-point games (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, his franchise-record 36th 30-point game this season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the NBA-worst New Jersey Nets 104-102 on Friday night for their 16th victory in 19 games. Durant made two clinching free throws after Devin Harris missed with 24 seconds left. The All-Star passed Spencer Haywood's mark from the 1972-1973 season.

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden out with strained hamstring
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks says rookie guard James Harden will miss two to four weeks with a strained right hamstring.

Thunder G Harden to miss 2-to-4 weeks (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks says rookie guard James Harden will miss two to four weeks with a strained right hamstring. Oklahoma City called up Kyle Weaver from the Tulsa 66ers to replace Harden, who has played in 63 games and is averaging 9.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 23 minutes. Weaver started 19 games last season for the Thunder.

Durant scores 29 to lead Thunder by Hornets
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and came up just shy of a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Hornets 98-83 on Wednesday night.

Thunder cruise past short-handed Hornets (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and came up just shy of a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Hornets 98-83 on Wednesday night. The Hornets got off to a hot start in their latest return to the building they called home for two seasons following Hurricane Katrina, but it was short-lived with Peja Stojakovic joining...

Durant lifts Thunder to another road win (AP)

Kevin Durant had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Sunday night. The road victory was the seventh in nine games for the Thunder, who defeated the Kings in three of four meetings this season. Tyreke Evans had 24 points and seven assists for the Kings and Carl Landry had 20 points and eight rebounds.

Durant posts 27 points as Thunder edge Kings
Kevin Durant had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Sunday night.

Thunder beat Clippers behind Durant's 32 (AP)

Kevin Durant had 32 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 104-87 on Friday night for their 13th victory in 16 games. It was Durant's 35th game this season with 30 or more points, tying the franchise record Spencer Haywood set with the 1972-73 Seattle SuperSonics.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant desires playoffs, not contracts
If Kevin Durant leaves Oklahoma City, it won't be because he doesn't like it there.

Durant held to 19 as Nuggets stomp Thunder
Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night.

Anthony outshines Durant in Nuggets' win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night. Nene added 20 points and J.R. Smith had 18 for the Nuggets, who averted a third consecutive loss. Durant, the NBA's second-leading scorer, was held to 19 points after averaging 31 points in two previous games against...

Durant's 39 help Thunder outlast Kings (AP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder don't like to see the kind of defensive numbers that ended up on the box score against the Sacramento Kings. Only the fact that the Thunder won anyway provided a tiny measure of redemption. Kevin Durant had 39 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 13 assists, and Oklahoma City survived one of its worst defensive performances of the season in a...

Kings' Nocioni suspended 2 games for DUI (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving. The suspension was to begin with Tuesday night's game between the Kings and the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Nocioni was arrested about 2 a.m. Nov.

Thunder hand Raptors third loss without Bosh
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nenad Krstic had a rare 3-pointer and added 16 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Toronto 119-99 on Sunday night to send the Raptors to their third straight loss without All-Star Chris Bosh.

Thunder beat Raptors as Bosh sits again (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nenad Krstic had a rare 3-pointer and added 16 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Toronto 119-99 on Sunday night to send the Raptors to their third straight loss without All-Star Chris Bosh. Oklahoma City took control with an early 12-0 run and never got much of a challenge in the second half from the Raptors without their leading scorer and rebounder.

Westbrook helps Thunder roll past Wolves (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Russell Westbrook narrowly missed his second triple-double against the Minnesota Timberwolves in less than a week, and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 109-92 victory Friday night. Westbrook had 18 points, matched his own franchise record with 15 assists and also grabbed eight rebounds before being removed from the game in the final four minutes and the Thunder...

Wizards sign oft-injured G Livingston (AP)
Shaun Livingston has signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards and will be in uniform for Friday night's game against New York. The former fourth overall pick in the 2004 draft played 10 games this season for Oklahoma City, averaging 1.0 points and 2.0 rebounds. Livingston was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers and has also played for the Miami Heat.

Spurs beat Thunder, Durant's streak ends (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and made a spectacular block on a would-be Kevin Durant dunk late in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Ginobili's crucial block in the final minutes helped stop Durant's streak of scoring 25 points or more at 29 games, and pull the Spurs to a needed victory after returning...

Ginobili stops Durant's scoring run as Spurs win
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and made a spectacular block on a would-be Kevin Durant dunk late in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Suns' last-second shot ends Thunder run (AP)

Coach Alvin Gentry knows that Jason Richardson's play has become a barometer for the Phoenix Suns' success. So, with the game on the line, he left it to the veteran to give the Suns a lift in the Western Conference standings. Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit, and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma...

Richardson stops streaking Thunder with .7 left
Jason Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's nine-game winning streak with a 104-102 victory on Tuesday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash to miss game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder with lingering soreness
Steve Nash didn't make the Suns' trip to Oklahoma City in order to rest his sore lower back and abdomen.

Durant's streak rolls on as Thunder stay red-hot
Kevin Durant scored 32 points to extend his streak of games with at least 25 points to 28 games and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double to lead the surging Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

Durant helps Thunder extend streak to 9 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points to extend his streak of games with at least 25 points to 28 games and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double to lead the surging Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Westbrook had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists and Jeff Green added 17 points and 14 rebounds f