<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sonicshome.com News</title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com</link><description>Seattle Supersonics Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 94, Timberwolves 92]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-94-timberwolves-92.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:07:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Timberwolves, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-timberwolves-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves' Love, Thunder's Collison miss game]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wolves-love-thunder-s-collison-miss-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:59:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:42:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, CenterSerge Ibaka, Guard Eric Maynor, Center B.J. Mullens. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:42:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Unlike many coaches with teams in playoff contention, Thundercoach Scott Brooks isn't pining for that piece to get his team tothe next level. With such a young squad -- nine players currently23 or younger -- Brooks is focusing his efforts on development]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Timberwolves Preview 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-timberwolves-preview-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:09:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, CenterSerge Ibaka, Guard Eric Maynor, Center B.J. Mullens. PLAYER N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Unlike many coaches with teams in playoff contention, Thundercoach Scott Brooks isn't pining for that piece to get his team tothe next level. With such a young squad -- nine players currently23 or younger -- Brooks is focusing his efforts on development]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's blueprint to success familiar]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-blueprint-to-success-familiar.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:05:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in losing, the  Hawksfelt flattered. What they'vedone is what Oklahoma City is now trying to do. "A mirror of ourteam," coach Mike Woodson said afterward, and when was the lasttime anyone in the NBA regarded the local franchise as anything tobe emula]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No dream ending: Crawford off mark;He can't duplicate shot that beat Phoenix.;Athletic Oklahoma]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-dream-ending-crawford-off-mark-he-can-t-duplicate-shot-that-beat-phoenix-athletic-oklahoma.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jamal Crawford couldn't save the  Hawksat the end.  Coach Mike Woodson was more concerned about their start.  Confronted with an opponent that equals them athletically, the  Hawksfailed to match the OklahomaCity Thunder's intensity early. They ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green puts finishing touch on Thunder victory]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/green-puts-finishing-touch-on-thunder-victory.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:19:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hawks, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-hawks-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:49:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild concussion sidelines Thunder's Collison]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mild-concussion-sidelines-thunder-s-collison.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:53:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant is offensive force, but you can't defend his D]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-is-offensive-force-but-you-can-t-defend-his-d.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:28:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has become an offensive force in this league, butthere's still no defending his D.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hawks Preview 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-hawks-preview-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:53:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 98, Heat 80]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-98-heat-80.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:43:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder, Box 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/heat-thunder-box-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:37:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardEtan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As much as Dallas coach Rick Carlisle admires Kevin Durant, he'sno fan of a "jump-in" move the Thunder star used with greateffectiveness Friday night. Durant got to the line 16 times againstthe Mavericks and helped foul out Shawn Marion. "He scored seve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:09:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardNick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guard Eric Maynor. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:09:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:09:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lot has been made of the Thunder closing in on last season'svictory total before the season is even halfway done, andrightfully so. But Oklahoma City has already surpassed one win markthat might be more impressive. The team won eight games on the roadla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 99, Thunder 98]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mavericks-99-thunder-98.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:39:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Mavericks, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-mavericks-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:25:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder Preview 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/heat-thunder-preview-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:13:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus top pick, rookie class still rocks]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/minus-top-pick-rookie-class-still-rocks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Surprise! The NBA rookie class is doing just fine without BlakeGriffin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mullens looking to make most of brief court time]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mullens-looking-to-make-most-of-brief-court-time.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:21:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardNick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guard Eric Maynor. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder have been a thorn in the Spurs' side since the moveto Oklahoma City. San Antonio didn't make life any easier foritself for Wednesday's visit to the Ford Center. The Spurs sat FTim Duncan on the second half of a back-to-back. It didn't seem t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Mavericks Preview 2010-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-mavericks-preview-2010-01-14.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:27:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blair's 28 and 21 leads Spurs past Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/blair-s-28-and-21-leads-spurs-past-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:16:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich decided it was time to give TimDuncan a break as the Spurs focus on the big picture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 109, Thunder 108, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-109-thunder-108-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:03:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs rest forward Tim Duncan against Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-rest-forward-tim-duncan-against-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:13:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-13.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:42:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant followed up his 40-point showing by scoring 30Monday against New York. The league's fourth-leading scorer has hitat least 30 in nine of his last 11 games. "He's playing like anAll-Star right now," Thabo Sefolosha said. Sefolosha added tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constant tinkering has Thunder in playoff race]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/constant-tinkering-has-thunder-in-playoff-race.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardEtan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant followed up his 40-point showing by scoring 30Monday against New York. The league's fourth-leading scorer has hitat least 30 in nine of his last 11 games. "He's playing like anAll-Star right now," Thabo Sefolosha said. Sefolosha added tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder allowed more than 100 points in two of the previousfour games heading into Monday night against an improved New Yorksquad. But the Thunder clamped down on the Knicks, holding thevisitors to 38 percent shooting and only 88 points. "The firstthi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 106, Knicks 88]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-106-knicks-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:37:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardEtan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Eric Maynor hasn't needed much time to find his role with theThunder. The rookie has been poised and ready from the start,providing the team with the kind of stability it's been lacking atbackup point guard. "It's amazing that he's come into the gamesco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:22:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder returned to the friendly confines of the Ford Center tostart a four-game homestand Wednesday against New Orleans. OklahomaCity, with five of six at Ford, would like to improve on itsless-than-stellar 9-8 home mark. "We can work on things we ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Thunder Preview 2010-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/knicks-thunder-preview-2010-01-10.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:29:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 108, Pacers 102]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-108-pacers-102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:01:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Thunder Preview 2010-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/pacers-thunder-preview-2010-01-09.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:23:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardNick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guard Eric Maynor. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Thunder general manager Sam Presti took a flyer in the lastD-League draft, picking a player with no chance of playing in theNBA this season. Presti, through the Oklahoma City -owned Tulsa66ers, selected Latavious Williams, who was making the jump fromhi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder returned to the friendly confines of the Ford Center tostart a four-game homestand Wednesday against New Orleans. OklahomaCity, with five of six at Ford, would like to improve on itsless-than-stellar 9-8 home mark. "We can work on things we ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:22:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardNick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guard Eric Maynor. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:22:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Thunder general manager Sam Presti took a flyer in the lastD-League draft, picking a player with no chance of playing in theNBA this season. Presti, through the Oklahoma City -owned Tulsa66ers, selected Latavious Williams, who was making the jump fromhi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Thunder 92]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hornets-97-thunder-92.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:39:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:36:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:36:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's five-game winning streak is something to build on. Ithas not only catapulted Oklahoma City squarely back into theWestern Conference playoff picture, it sets up a nice run as theteam goes into January with a manageable schedule. Coach ScottBr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:33:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For an Oklahoma City franchise that hasn't had a winning seasonsince 2004-05, December was important. The Thunder posted a 9-6mark to close out 2009, marking the first time the organization hada winning record over a full month since March 2006. The team ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guardThabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward JeffGreen, Center Nenad Kristic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, ForwardEtan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:41:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder averaged more points and shot better in December thanNovember. The Thunder averaged 100.1 points and connected on 46.3percent during 15 games last month. Coach Scott Brooks credited thecontinued growth of point guard Russell Westbrook. "Russ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Thunder Preview 2010-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hornets-thunder-preview-2010-01-05.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:11:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks 103, Thunder 97, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/bucks-103-thunder-97-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:21:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Bucks Preview 2010-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-bucks-preview-2010-01-01.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:13:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 87, Jazz 86]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-87-jazz-86.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:37:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant extends 30-point streak]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-extends-30-point-streak.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:57:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 105, Nets 89]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-105-nets-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:21:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Nets Preview 2009-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-nets-preview-2009-12-27.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:57:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-27.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:57:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 98, Bobcats 91]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-98-bobcats-91.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 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GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 100, Thunder 86]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mavericks-100-thunder-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:27:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Thunder Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/pistons-thunder-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:22:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 102, Thunder 93 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nuggets-102-thunder-93-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Nuggets Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-nuggets-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:05:46 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GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 102, Grizzlies 94 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-102-grizzlies-94-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:54:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Grizzlies Preview 2009-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-grizzlies-preview-2009-12-16.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:20:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 102, Thunder 93]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nuggets-102-thunder-93.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder still can't find a way to beat the Denver Nuggets.Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points - his fourth straight game with at least 30 - and Denver extended its run of success against Oklahoma City with a 102-93 victory Monday night.J.R.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 102, Thunder 89]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavaliers-102-thunder-89.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:27:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James got Cleveland back into the game with a flurry of 3-pointers. Then Mo Williams one-upped him with an even more important shot for the Cavaliers.James scored a season-high 44 points and Williams connected from halfcourt in the fourth quarter t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' heave muffles Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/williams-heave-muffles-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The victory over Memphis put the Thunder three games over .500 for the first time this season. The last time the franchise realized such standing was 2004, when it was still located in Seattle. As has been the case all season, Oklahoma City tried to kee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant may or may not attain the level of LeBron James. After all, projecting MVP-caliber greatness for a third-year pro who's just 21 probably isn't fair. But it's clear Durant is making a strong case to one day be considered one of the absolute el]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron scores 44 as Cavs run past Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lebron-scores-44-as-cavs-run-past-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:11:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James got Cleveland back into the game with a flurry of 3-pointers. Then Mo Williams one-upped him with an even more important shot for the Cavaliers.James scored a season-high 44 points and Williams connected from halfcourt in the fourth quarter t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Nuggets Preview 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-nuggets-preview-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant put on quite a show the three times they faced each other last season.Anthony and the Denver Nuggets open their season series with Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder when two of the NBA's leading scorers meet Monday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early season surprisesEarly season surprises ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/early-season-surprisesearly-season-surprises.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA regular season is already more than one-quarter over, believe it or not. That means that there is plenty of Basketball yet to be played, of course. Teams with losing records still have plenty of time to right the ship and make a playoff run. Other]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-notes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing on a contender means the networks won't let you alone, which in turn guarantees you'll be playing on Christmas or Thanksgiving - maybe even both, as the Orlando Magic discovered when this season's schedule was announced.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guard Shaun Livingston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder had a welcome three-day break in the schedule before Friday's win at Memphis. After a day off earlier in the week, Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks decided to emphasize game-like situations in practice. "We got a lot of scrimmaging in, two-min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder checked in as the 20th most valuable NBA franchise out of 30, according to the annual Forbes' report. Oklahoma City is worth a reported $310 million, a three percent increase over last season. The Thunder weren't one of the 12 teams that los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 104, Warriors 88 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-104-warriors-88-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:37:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Thunder Preview 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/warriors-thunder-preview-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Thunder Preview 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavaliers-thunder-preview-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:37:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over the past few seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a bit of a pushover. LeBron James realizes that's not the case anymore.Hoping to carry some momentum from Cleveland's latest win, James knows the Cavaliers will be tested Sunday night against a str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka, Guard Shaun Livingston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder checked in as the 20th most valuable NBA franchise out of 30, according to the annual Forbes' report. Oklahoma City is worth a reported $310 million, a three percent increase over last season. The Thunder weren't one of the 12 teams that los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder had a welcome three-day break in the schedule before Friday's win at Memphis. 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In the 10 wins going into Monday, Green averaged 17 points and 6.5 rebounds. He managed 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in the nine losses. The same sort of disparity holds true in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder finished off a five-game homestand Monday night by hitting a pair of thresholds that usually mean success. They are 9-0 when scoring at least 100 this season and 9-1 when holding the opposition to less than 90. Both occurred in a 104-88 victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic improvement for OKC ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/dramatic-improvement-for-okc.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the playoffs started today... theThunder would be in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green notches double-double Thunder 104, Warriors 88 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/green-notches-double-double-thunder-104-warriors-88.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green scored 21 points, and James Harden had a career-high 26 points to lead theThunder to a 104-88 win over Golden State on Monday night at the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practice time ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/practice-time.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC plays its game in win Thunder 104, Warriors 88 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/okc-plays-its-game-in-win-thunder-104-warriors-88.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much of Monday night's 48 minutes was filled with blunders, bad shots and, to put it bluntly, boring Basketball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden knows how to draw the line ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/harden-knows-how-to-draw-the-line.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In caseThunder fans haven't realized it by now, James Harden is more than a perimeter shooter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant adjusts ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-adjusts.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant had nearly as many turnovers (four) as points (six) at halftime. Durant adjusted to being defended by small guards. Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said two Durant assists and a 3-pointer early in the third quarter were the key to theThunder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder finished off a five-game homestand Monday night by hitting a pair of thresholds that usually mean success. They are 9-0 when scoring at least 100 this season and 9-1 when holding the opposition to less than 90. Both occurred in a 104-88 victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Jeff Green has acted as a barometer of the team's success this season. In the 10 wins going into Monday, Green averaged 17 points and 6.5 rebounds. He managed 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in the nine losses. The same sort of disparity holds true in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis plays 48 minutes in loss to Oklahoma City Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/golden-state-warriors-monta-ellis-plays-48-minutes-in-loss-to-oklahoma-city-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITYWarriors guard Monta Ellis said it wasn't too much to ask of him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors notebook: Inconsistency plagues Anthony Randolph ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/golden-state-warriors-notebook-inconsistency-plagues-anthony-randolph.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randolph can't duplicate his excellent performance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still coming up short]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/still-coming-up-short.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After theWarriors' 104-88 loss to Oklahoma City on Monday night at the Ford Center, Monta Ellis ambled out of the shower, sat at his locker and blankly stared at nothing in particular for a full minute.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Jeff Green has acted as a barometer of the team's success this season. In the 10 wins going into Monday, Green averaged 17 points and 6.5 rebounds. He managed 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in the nine losses. The same sort of disparity holds true in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder finished off a five-game homestand Monday night by hitting a pair of thresholds that usually mean success. They are 9-0 when scoring at least 100 this season and 9-1 when holding the opposition to less than 90. Both occurred in a 104-88 victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 104, Warriors 88]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-104-warriors-88.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:50:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has high hopes for James Harden, and the rookie is starting to show flashes of the player he may become.Harden scored a career-high 26 points to complement Durant's 28, and the Oklahoma City Thunder capitalized on a brief blowup by Golden Sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As short-handed Bulls struggle, is any help in sight? ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/as-short-handed-bulls-struggle-is-any-help-in-sight.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a noncompetitive loss like theBulls had on Saturday against Toronto, it?s natural to run through the usual list of gloomy questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors report for Monday's game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/golden-state-warriors-report-for-monday-s-game-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors AT OKLAHOMA CITY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors' advance box vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/golden-state-warriors-advance-box-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors AT OKLAHOMA CITY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven straight for Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/seven-straight-for-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Garnett scored 23 points, Paul Pierce added 21 in the first half and theBostonCeltics completed a perfect four-game trip with a 105-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Thunder Preview 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/warriors-thunder-preview-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:32:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City may not rank alongside the Golden State Warriors as one of the worst teams in the league anymore. Still, the Thunder have a long way to go before they can be considered elite.After getting blown out by one of the NBA's top clubs, the Thunder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder have come a long way in the last few years, but they still have a long way to go until they're in the class with Boston. Oklahoma City had a firsthand lesson Friday night. The Celtics are proven winners with a veteran cast led by Kevin Garnett]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Nenad Krstic missed Friday's game against Boston after spraining his left ankle Wednesday. Nick Collison, fresh off his best game of the season, made his first start Friday. Collison played only 11 minutes against Boston due to foul trouble. --Oklahoma ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts toy with Thunder for 7th straight victory ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/celts-toy-with-thunder-for-7th-straight-victory.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Kevin Garnett scored 23 points, Paul Pierce added 21 in the first half and theBostonCeltics completed a perfect four-game trip with a 105-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Nenad Krstic missed Friday's game against Boston after spraining his left ankle Wednesday. Nick Collison, fresh off his best game of the season, made his first start Friday. Collison played only 11 minutes against Boston due to foul trouble. -- Oklahoma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder have come a long way in the last few years, but they still have a long way to go until they're in the class with Boston. Oklahoma City had a firsthand lesson Friday night. The Celtics are proven winners with a veteran cast led by Kevin Garnett]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 105, Thunder 87]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/celtics-105-thunder-87.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:36:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics bumped and banged in their usual style. What was out of the ordinary was how they got Kevin Durant to lose his cool.Kevin Garnett scored 23 points, Paul Pierce added 21 in the first half and the Celtics completed a perfect four-game tri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant gets tech; Celtics get win]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-gets-tech-celtics-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:58:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics bumped and banged in their usual style. What was out of the ordinary was how they got Kevin Durant to lose his cool.Kevin Garnett scored 23 points, Paul Pierce added 21 in the first half and the Celtics completed a perfect four-game tri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers cannot defend their loss to Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/sixers-cannot-defend-their-loss-to-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HELLO, HOOPS]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hello-hoops.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OK, it's derby time at the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstic out again? ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/krstic-out-again.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing the last game with a sore left Achilles, Nenad Krstic returned to the starting lineup. Krstic played well, but in the final seconds of the third quarter rolled his left ankle after he landed on Elton Brand's foot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder dials long distance ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-dials-long-distance.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off its worst 3-point outing of the season, theThunder followed with its best.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka.  PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder went into Wednesday ranked in the top five in field-goal percent defense and blocks, and in the top 10 in steals. Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks has been somewhat surprised by being among the leaders in blocks, but not by the overall defen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City (10-8) has beaten five teams that reached the playoffs last year. Though that doesn't guarantee anything for this season, it has ratcheted up the expectations and the excitement around the team.  "The fact we're getting better gives fans som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Thunder Preview 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/celtics-thunder-preview-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics figure to be in a tight race for home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference playoffs all season, but right now, the prospect of having to play a critical game away from TD Garden doesn't look so bad.The Celtics look for their fifth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New, improved]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/new-improved.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Sonics/ Thunder owned a winning record heading into December, Nick Collison was a rookie.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the Thunder's starting five ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/grading-the-thunder-s-starting-five.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison could return tonight against Philadelphia ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/collison-could-return-tonight-against-philadelphia.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison practiced Monday and Tuesday and is optimistic he will play tonight against Philadelphia after missing the past four games with a sprained knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison, Livingston practice ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/collison-livingston-practice.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison, who has missed four games with a sprained knee, and Shaun Livingston, sidelined the past two weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery, both practiced Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER MONTH IN REVIEW]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-month-in-review.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder went into Wednesday ranked in the top five in field-goal percent defense and blocks, and in the top 10 in steals. Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks has been somewhat surprised by being among the leaders in blocks, but not by the overall defen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Nick Collison, Center Serge Ibaka.  PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City (10-8) has beaten five teams that reached the playoffs last year. Though that doesn't guarantee anything for this season, it has ratcheted up the expectations and the excitement around the team.  "The fact we're getting better gives fans som]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant, Thunder roll over slumping Sixers]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-thunder-roll-over-slumping-sixers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:18:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia can't come soon enough for the sliding 76ers.Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Nick Collison added 18 in his first game back from an injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Sixers their eighth straight loss, 117]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder has to protect the home court]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-has-to-protect-the-home-court.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two years that Sir Willis Reed graced us here with the Hornets, he offered a bushel of NBA proverbs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long distance problems ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/long-distance-problems.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder was 1-of-15 on 3-pointers. They avoided going scoreless beyond the arc for the first time all season only because Serge Ibaka drained a 3-pointer in the final minute.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another injury, another ad lib Rockets to give excited Landry first NBA start ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/another-injury-another-ad-lib-rockets-to-give-excited-landry-first-nba-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets get back on feet and knock out Thunder Rebounds vital as Brooks sparks comeback victory ROCKETS: Brooks locates his shot]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-get-back-on-feet-and-knock-out-thunder-rebounds-vital-as-brooks-sparks-comeback-victory-rockets-brooks-locates-his-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Krstic sprains ankle]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-krstic-sprains-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:06:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Nenad Krstic has left the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sprained left ankle.Krstic was hurt after tipping in a missed shot by Russell Westbrook in the final minute of the third quarter Wednesday night and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard Kevin Ollie, Forward D.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Oklahoma City had a good start to its five-game homestand with Friday's rousing win over Milwaukee, followed by a much needed practice Saturday. But the Thunder took a tumble Sunday, losing their composure late in a loss to Houston. That wasn't the reci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder might be hitting their first rough patch of the season, and it has nothing to do with their opponents or the schedule. Injuries have begun to pile up recently, so much so that Oklahoma City suited up only nine players Sunday against Houston. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbrook showing defensive skills ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/westbrook-showing-defensive-skills.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much like Thabo Sefolosha's stat lines never tell the entire story, Russell Westbrook had a solid all-around game in Friday's win. Westbrook scored 20 points with seven assists but also helped limit Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings to 12 points on 3-of-11 sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder gets off to solid start]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-gets-off-to-solid-start.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoffs?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets seek consistent stops Juggled lineup means execution on defense vital ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-seek-consistent-stops-juggled-lineup-means-execution-on-defense-vital.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - The game was tight, with the home team holding a slim halftime lead. Then the run that would take over and define the game began and seemed to just go on and on, growing until it reached 17-0.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Thunder Preview 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/76ers-thunder-preview-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers could be on the verge of welcoming back one of the best players in their history. There will be no reinforcements coming, however, before the team takes the court trying to avoid its first eight-game losing streak since Allen Iverso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Oklahoma City had a good start to its five-game homestand with Friday's rousing win over Milwaukee, followed by a much needed practice Saturday. But the Thunder took a tumble Sunday, losing their composure late in a loss to Houston. That wasn't the reci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard Kevin Ollie, Forward D.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder might be hitting their first rough patch of the season, and it has nothing to do with their opponents or the schedule. Injuries have begun to pile up recently, so much so that Oklahoma City suited up only nine players Sunday against Houston. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder guards Ollie, Weaver have surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-guards-ollie-weaver-have-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:54:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder says guard Kevin Ollie underwent successful "minor" surgery Monday to relieve pain in the patellar tendon in his right knee.Ollie has missed three games with the injury and is expected to be out up to four more weeks.Another Thun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks' Jennings takes a different path to NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/bucks-jennings-takes-a-different-path-to-nba.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The skinny kid with the funky hair and freakish handle was known as trouble a year ago, an immature teenager outcast by the American college Basketball system because he couldn't cut it academically.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eastern Conference]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Etan Thomas. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard Kevin Ollie, Forward D.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Oklahoma City had a good start to its five-game homestand with Friday's rousing win over Milwaukee, followed by a much needed practice Saturday. But the Thunder took a tumble Sunday, losing their composure late in a loss to Houston. That wasn't the reci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder might be hitting their first rough patch of the season, and it has nothing to do with their opponents or the schedule. Injuries have begun to pile up recently, so much so that Oklahoma City suited up only nine players Sunday against Houston. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scola hurt in Rockets' win over Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/scola-hurt-in-rockets-win-over-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:42:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks kept looking to see when Luis Scola was going to come back to the Houston bench. Once the game was finally over, he realized why the Rockets' starting forward never did.Gouged in the right eye only 22 seconds into the Rockets' 100-91 victory ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS  Bogut leaves a big hole  Larger foes press Jennings on defense ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/bucks-bogut-leaves-a-big-hole-larger-foes-press-jennings-on-defense.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CHARLES F. GARDNER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstic sidelined by Achilles' injury]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/krstic-sidelined-by-achilles-injury.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder center Nenad Krstic missed Oklahoma City's game Sunday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore left Achilles' tendon.Krstic had started all 16 of Oklahoma City's games and was averaging 8.3 points. He was replaced in the starting lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder opened a five-game homestand Friday night by beating the Milwaukee Bucks and early Rookie of the Year favorite Brandon Jennings. Oklahoma City's solid play on the road has contributed to its better-than-expected start. The string of home games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Veteran PG Mike Wilks was signed to add depth. Kevin Ollie, Shaun Livingston and Kyle Weaver are currently nursing injuries, so Wilks gives coach Scott Brooks another option behind starter Russell Westbrook.  Wilks, a six-year NBA veteran, has career av]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 108, BUCKS 90  Melting under spotlight  Cold second half leads to defeat ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-108-bucks-90-melting-under-spotlight-cold-second-half-leads-to-defeat.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CHARLES F. GARDNER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Thunder Preview 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-thunder-preview-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:13:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A third consecutive victory might not matter much to most teams, but it should mean a great deal to the Oklahoma City Thunder if they get one Sunday.Besides matching their longest winning streak since relocating to Oklahoma, the Thunder would move three g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Mike Wilks, Forward Etan Thomas, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Veteran PG Mike Wilks was signed to add depth. Kevin Ollie, Shaun Livingston and Kyle Weaver are currently nursing injuries, so Wilks gives coach Scott Brooks another option behind starter Russell Westbrook.  Wilks, a six-year NBA veteran, has career av]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:21:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder opened a five-game homestand Friday night by beating the Milwaukee Bucks and early Rookie of the Year favorite Brandon Jennings. Oklahoma City's solid play on the road has contributed to its better-than-expected start. The string of home games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant drains 33 as Thunder blast Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-drains-33-as-thunder-blast-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:05:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook easily won the matchup of young point guards, and the Oklahoma City Thunder had no trouble with the Milwaukee Bucks, either.Kevin Durant had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Westbrook outplayed rookie Brandon Jennings, and the Thunder beat the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz notes: Sloan suggests numbers caught up to Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-notes-sloan-suggests-numbers-caught-up-to-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never one to make excuses, coach Jerry Sloan did suggest after Tuesday's loss to Oklahoma City that the Jazz's depleted ranks had finally caught up with them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie scheduled to have MRI on knee today ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ollie-scheduled-to-have-mri-on-knee-today.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Ollie, who missed Tuesday's game at Utah with a sore right knee, will undergo an MRI exam today. Ollie said his knee has been troublesome for about three weeks, but the pain became unbearable in the first quarter of Sunday's road loss against the Lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard, Magic derail Hawks ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/howard-magic-derail-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Etan Thomas, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Credit the Thunder for not having much of a memory. Well, at least for not letting those memories spill into the present. Two nights after being squashed by the Lakers in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City took it to the Jazz on Tuesday at Utah. The Thunder put o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant didn't know Wizards owner Abe Pollin personally, but as a Washington, D.C., native, the Thunder star was well aware of his impact. Pollin passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. "He meant a lot," Durant said. "He basically made the Wizards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder sign G Mike Wilks after spate of injuries]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-sign-g-mike-wilks-after-spate-of-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:50:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed veteran guard Mike Wilks after a spate of injuries to the team's other guards.Oklahoma City General Manager Sam Presti announced Wilks' signing on Thursday.The Thunder's two backup point guards, Shaun Livingston and Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  Jennings allure putting TV focus back on Bucks ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/sportsday-jennings-allure-putting-tv-focus-back-on-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a team that has finished last in its division the previous five seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks are accustomed to playing away from the national spotlight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Thunder Preview 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/bucks-thunder-preview-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:24:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't win their ninth game last season until late January.They'll get a chance to accomplish that feat Friday night.Oklahoma City looks to build on one of its most impressive victories of the season as it hosts a Milwaukee Bucks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Etan Thomas, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant didn't know Wizards owner Abe Pollin personally, but as a Washington, D.C., native, the Thunder star was well aware of his impact. Pollin passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. "He meant a lot," Durant said. "He basically made the Wizards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Credit the Thunder for not having much of a memory. Well, at least for not letting those memories spill into the present. Two nights after being squashed by the Lakers in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City took it to the Jazz on Tuesday at Utah. The Thunder put o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder are making plenty of noise ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-are-making-plenty-of-noise.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's Northwest Division has been a three-team race the past few years, with Utah, Denver and Portland battling it out for supremacy. But, judging by the first four weeks of this season, a fourth team from the division is going to have to be taken ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third period proves pivotal, and pitiful, for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/third-period-proves-pivotal-and-pitiful-for-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The young woman sporting an Oklahoma City jersey and holding an "I luv Kevin Durant" sign probably had a blast in the third quarter Tuesday night. The pivotal period, however, was anything but thrilling for those in the smaller-than-average EnergySolution]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 'D' exposed ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/jazz--d-exposed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City walked into EnergySolutions Arena on Tuesday night with one of the NBA's lowest-scoring, least-efficient offenses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Thunder-ous thud ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/a-thunder-ous-thud.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They could have been in Oklahoma City, not Salt Lake, for all it seemed like they cared about defending their homecourt. Watching over the Basketball was troubling, too. Combine the two blockades, and it's little wonder theJazz fell 104-94 to the Thunder ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off night puts Durant in fix-it mode]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/off-night-puts-durant-in-fix-it-mode.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - Kevin Durant's most shameful NBA performance laid the foundation for him to take the next step in his career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS 101, THUNDER 85 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lakers-101-thunder-85-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheOklahomaCityThunder walked into Staples Center looking for a Basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night and a concert broke out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant didn't know Wizards owner Abe Pollin personally, but as a Washington, D.C., native, the Thunder star was well aware of his impact. Pollin passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. "He meant a lot," Durant said. "He basically made the Wizards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Etan Thomas, Guard Kyle Weaver, Guard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Credit the Thunder for not having much of a memory. Well, at least for not letting those memories spill into the present. Two nights after being squashed by the Lakers in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City took it to the Jazz on Tuesday at Utah. The Thunder put o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant, Thunder surge past Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-thunder-surge-past-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:16:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder passed the ball all over the court, played smothering defense and looked like a team with legitimate hopes of making the playoffs.The young Thunder also reminded the Jazz that Utah's home court is an advantage, not a guarantee.Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No practice for old man]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder recall Weaver for Jazz game]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-recall-weaver-for-jazz-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:18:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have recalled guard Kyle Weaver from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League and he was expected to be available for Tuesday night's game at Utah.A second-year player, Weaver scored 11 points in his season debut last week a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:18:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Byron Mullens and G Kyle Weaver were assigned to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Oklahoma City owns and operates the Tulsa squad. Weaver played two games for the 66ers last season. He has appeared in two games for the Thunder this year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder got into a running game with Washington recently and had enough firepower to pull out the win. Oklahoma City wasn't as lucky Sunday night, when it got rolled by Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Thunder coach Scott Brooks knows the team's margin of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Jazz Preview 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-jazz-preview-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with a shortened bench, the Utah Jazz are playing their best basketball of the season.The Jazz look for a season-high fourth straight victory Tuesday night, when they go for their fifth consecutive home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise.Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 101, Thunder 85 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lakers-101-thunder-85-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:45:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did.Bryant duplicated Bird's memorable shot and finished with 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Byron Mullens and G Kyle Weaver were assigned to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Oklahoma City owns and operates the Tulsa squad. Weaver played two games for the 66ers last season. He has appeared in two games for the Thunder this year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder got into a running game with Washington recently and had enough firepower to pull out the win. Oklahoma City wasn't as lucky Sunday night, when it got rolled by Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Thunder coach Scott Brooks knows the team's margin of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe leads Lakers in easy win over Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kobe-leads-lakers-in-easy-win-over-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:43:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did.Bryant duplicated Bird's memorable shot and finished with 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 101, Thunder 85]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lakers-101-thunder-85.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:41:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did.Bryant duplicated Bird's memorable shot and finished with 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offense cripples Wizards]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/offense-cripples-wizards.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO | Two road games, two dysfunctional performances and another new low for theWashingtonWizards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Kyle Weaver, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The formula for success isn't that complicated for Kevin Durant. It goes back to the playground and the reason most NBA players picked up a ball. "We play hard," he said. "We care about each other on the floor so we never leave each other out on an isla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At first glance, the Thunder doesn't possess an intimidating player inside. Actually, the same holds true at second glance. Most teams aren't going to be threatened by Nenad Krstic, Nick Collison or Etan Thomas. They're either not tough enough, by reputat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Lakers Preview 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-lakers-preview-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:59:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder gave the Lakers nearly all they could handle earlier this month, but Los Angeles was missing a key part of its championship team.That will no longer be the case when they meet this time.After missing the first three weeks of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder send Mullens, Weaver to D-League]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-send-mullens-weaver-to-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned rookie center Byron Mullens and guard Kyle Weaver to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.Mullens was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 24th pick in this year's draft before Oklahoma City acquired hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards run hot and cold in defeat ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wizards-run-hot-and-cold-in-defeat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY | TheWashingtonWizards may have all their pieces back after an injury-plagued first two weeks of the season, but they're far from a well-oiled machine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant pours in 35 as Wizards best Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-pours-in-35-as-wizards-best-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:07:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks spent his first year as the Thunder's coach trying to turn Oklahoma City into a defensive-minded team.While that's still a work in progress, at least he's made his team a winner.Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant on scoring title ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-on-scoring-title.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant finished with a season-low 12 points, which ended a recent surge that had media asking if he could win the NBA scoring title this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bennett visits Miami ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/bennett-visits-miami.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team chairman Clay Bennett and otherThunder executives attended Tuesday's game, in large part to gather information on the Heat's revolutionary 3,400-square-foot video board that was installed in May outside American Airlines Arena. Giving the arena a Tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Kyle Weaver, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant appreciates what LeBron James is trying to do with Michael Jordan's old number. But Durant, who is close with James and is outfitted by Nike, doesn't think No. 23 should be retired by the NBA. "I have a lot of respect for Michael Jordan a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with Wednesday night's loss at Orlando, the Thunder knows a good thing is in place. Oklahoma City owns a winning record on the road (4-3), and its 6-6 overall mark is good for a top-eight spot in the Western Conference. The team is masking its inexpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant still rooting for Beasley]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-still-rooting-for-beasley.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant grew speechless last summer, unsure of what to say to his childhood friend and former teammate who had fallen on hard times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks pleased but not satisfied 10 games in ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/brooks-pleased-but-not-satisfied-10-games-in.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder coach Scott Brooks refused to say he was content with theThunder's 5-5 record through 10 games, but he does see progress in his team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wizards-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:57:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington Wizards veterans Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler are certainly happy to have Antawn Jamison back. With James Harden coming around, the Oklahoma City Thunder may soon have their own trio of stars.Following an outstanding effort in Jamison's retu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:57:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron needs to focus on NBA ... not NFL or MJ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lebron-needs-to-focus-on-nba-not-nfl-or-mj.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:59:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey LeBron, Jason Whitlock has a message for you. You aren't Michael Jordan and you aren't Jim Brown. So just zip it, kid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Kevin Durant appreciates what LeBron James is trying to do with Michael Jordan's old number. But Durant, who is close with James and is outfitted by Nike, doesn't think No. 23 should be retired by the NBA. "I have a lot of respect for Michael Jordan a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Kyle Weaver, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with Wednesday night's loss at Orlando, the Thunder knows a good thing is in place. Oklahoma City owns a winning record on the road (4-3), and its 6-6 overall mark is good for a top-eight spot in the Western Conference. The team is masking its inexpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gundy denies triple-double for Lewis]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/van-gundy-denies-triple-double-for-lewis.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:06:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rashard Lewis thinks he had a triple-double sometime in his basketball career, so he wasn't all that concerned that he didn't get a chance to post another one.Lewis sat out the entire fourth quarter of the Orlando Magic's 108-94 victory over the Oklahoma ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After defending Durant, Hill wants Nowitzki ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/after-defending-durant-hill-wants-nowitzki.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS - Fresh off performing yeoman's work defending Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant,Spurs guard George Hill wouldn't mind an even tougher assignment tonight in Dallas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers get even with OKC]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-get-even-with-okc.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in a week, theThunder followed a big win with a disappointing loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking beyond Thunder's 5-5 record ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/looking-beyond-thunder-s-5-5-record.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some NBA coaches like to break down their teams in five- or 10-game intervals, sampling a small segment of games to analyze the things being done well and the areas that need improvement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not physical enough ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/not-physical-enough.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder won the rebounding battle 48-42, but the Clippers grabbed five of their 12 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIPPERS 101, THUNDER 93]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-101-thunder-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant banged in a 14-foot jumper with 4:25 left in the game. One of those roll-around, rattle-around shots that falls when a guy can't seem to miss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Kyle Weaver, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder didn't notch their fourth win until New Year's Eve last season and fifth on Jan. 6. Midway through November, OKC is up to five. What a difference a year makes. "We don't even think about last year no more," Kevin Durant said. "This is a new ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as Thunder players don't want to overplay any one victory, knocking off the Spurs on their home floor can't be ignored. Yes, it counts as just one "W" in the standings, but the significance wasn't lost. "This was a good road win for us to come win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Heat Preview 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-heat-preview-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have been doing their best to take advantage of a home-heavy stretch to start the season, though they recently needed some last-second heroics from Dwyane Wade to escape a loss to one of the league's worst teams.The Oklahoma City Thunder se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Kyle Weaver, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder didn't notch their fourth win until New Year's Eve last season and fifth on Jan. 6. Midway through November, OKC is up to five. What a difference a year makes. "We don't even think about last year no more," Kevin Durant said. "This is a new ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as Thunder players don't want to overplay any one victory, knocking off the Spurs on their home floor can't be ignored. Yes, it counts as just one "W" in the standings, but the significance wasn't lost. "This was a good road win for us to come win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers snap losing streak with win over Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-snap-losing-streak-with-win-over-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:34:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The shiner under Chris Kaman's right eye was evidence of how hard the Los Angeles Clippers worked to make sure they didn't blow another lead.Closing out games has been a problem this season for the Clippers, as evidenced by the fact they'd coughed up nine]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder-owned D-League affiliate in Tulsa opened camp with 17 hopefuls shooting for 10 roster spots. Tulsa head coach Nate Tibbetts and assistant coach Dale Osborne spent much of the summer learning the Thunder way with Scott Brooks and his NBA staf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder began a difficult stretch of four games in four cities in five nights with perhaps their most impressive win of the season Saturday in San Antonio. Talk about getting off on the right foot. Oklahoma City, which climbed back over .500 at 5-4, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Thunder Preview 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-thunder-preview-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:41:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took the Oklahoma City Thunder just over two months to win their sixth game last season. They likely won't need to go as long to reach that mark in 2009-10.Off to their best start in five years, the Thunder try for a third straight victory when they fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 101, Spurs 98]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-101-spurs-98.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:38:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By the time the Oklahoma City Thunder finally reached five wins last season, New Year's Day had come and gone.They've got five wins again, and it's not even Thanksgiving.Kevin Durant scored 25 points and Oklahoma City held off San Antonio for a 101-98 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan, Parker return, but Spurs fall to Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/duncan-parker-return-but-spurs-fall-to-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:33:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in a 101-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.Jeff Green added 21 points for the Thunder, who handed the Spurs their first home los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Oklahoma City was the last team in the league to play a back-to-back, finishing off a California swing with the Kings and Clippers on Wednesday night. Now the Thunder has another pair of back-to-backs in the next week. "We have a team that their bodies ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant scored 46 in Staples Center last season against the Clippers. He had a cool 30 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday night in a win on the same court. "I love playing in L.A.," Durant said with a smile.  Durant also gave the Thunder the go-ahead l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Spurs Preview 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-spurs-preview-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:09:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are out with sore left ankles. One of them should return Saturday night, but coach Gregg Popovich won't say which.The Spurs, looking to improve to 5-0 at home, hope one of their superstars will be back when they face the Oklahom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant scored 46 in Staples Center last season against the Clippers. He had a cool 30 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday night in a win on the same court. "I love playing in L.A.," Durant said with a smile.  Durant also gave the Thunder the go-ahead l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Oklahoma City was the last team in the league to play a back-to-back, finishing off a California swing with the Kings and Clippers on Wednesday night. Now the Thunder has another pair of back-to-backs in the next week. "We have a team that their bodies ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-back(s) ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/back-to-back-s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City becomes the last team in the league to play a back-to-back tonight, but theThunder will have three consecutive back-to-backs over the next 10 days. Five of the six games are on the road.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELECTION CAMPAIGN]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/election-campaign.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To help push three of the NBA's rising stars to their first All-Star Game appearance, theOklahomaCityThunder will encourage fans to "VoteThunder. Vote Often."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant's heroics give edge to Thunder over Clips]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-s-heroics-give-edge-to-thunder-over-clips.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:22:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's deft scoring touch, including the winning jumper with 38 seconds to go, and Oklahoma City's usual dose of defense proved too much.Durant stepped back and hit a jumper from the left corner for two of his 30 points, giving the Thunder an 83-7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbrook mixing scoring with passing ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/westbrook-mixing-scoring-with-passing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook entered Sunday's game against Orlando coming off a season-high 33 points at Houston. His point total was one shy of his career high and his 25 shot attempts were 13 more than his average through the first four games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-12.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would've been nice to savor]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/would-ve-been-nice-to-savor.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the NBA, you don't stew over loses and you don't marinate wins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN THE STANDS]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/in-the-stands.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Torres stood out Sunday night at theThunder-Magic game. He was the guy wearing the Seattle SuperSonic jersey.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Houston coach Rick Adelman had an interesting take on the offseason growth of Kevin Durant. The growth, in particular. "I like the way he matured from his rookie season to last year," Adelman said. "He really got better. You could really see a big diffe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder weren't blown out at any time during their stretch of three straight losses, but they made their share of mistakes and the frustration began to build a bit. Kevin Durant struggled at key times in losses to Portland and the Los Angeles Lakers. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry striving to refine talent Forward tries to meet Rockets' high expectations ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/landry-striving-to-refine-talent-forward-tries-to-meet-rockets-high-expectations.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelman, Rockets rely on bench Reserves give edge in scoring over counterparts ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/adelman-rockets-rely-on-bench-reserves-give-edge-in-scoring-over-counterparts.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant no doubt has special talent SOLOMON: Durant's got game, and then some ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-no-doubt-has-special-talent-solomon-durant-s-got-game-and-then-some.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only Basketball were as easy as Kevin Durant makes it look.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets can handle prosperity Bench rises to occasion, helps keep Thunder at bay ROCKETS: Offense remains effective ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-can-handle-prosperity-bench-rises-to-occasion-helps-keep-thunder-at-bay-rockets-offense-remains-effective.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Kings Preview 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-kings-preview-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:06:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's continued emergence has the Oklahoma City Thunder taking positive steps in his third season. The Sacramento Kings may be making progress even quicker than they expected behind their own budding star.Rookie Tyreke Evans looks to lead the Kin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Houston coach Rick Adelman had an interesting take on the offseason growth of Kevin Durant. The growth, in particular. "I like the way he matured from his rookie season to last year," Adelman said. "He really got better. You could really see a big diffe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder weren't blown out at any time during their stretch of three straight losses, but they made their share of mistakes and the frustration began to build a bit. Kevin Durant struggled at key times in losses to Portland and the Los Angeles Lakers. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder pound Magic as Durant leads way]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-pound-magic-as-durant-leads-way.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:46:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stan Van Gundy doesn't care how many players the Orlando Magic are missing. 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Oklahoma City has hung tough during its three-game losing streak, including Friday night's loss at Houston, and that would seem to be a positive. Not so much in the eyes of Kevin Duran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/magic-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:11:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stan Van Gundy isn't satisfied with the Orlando Magic's defense, but that hasn't kept the defending Eastern Conference champions from getting off to an impressive start.Dwight Howard and Orlando's hot shooting have helped offset a suspension to Rashard Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. 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Oklahoma City has hung tough during its three-game losing streak, including Friday night's loss at Houston, and that would seem to be a positive. Not so much in the eyes of Kevin Duran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 105, Thunder 94]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-105-thunder-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:25:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' balanced scoring was enough to overcome big games by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry scored 21 points apiece and the Rockets extended their winning streak over the Oklahoma City franchise to 11 games wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down by 13 points to the Lakers in the first quarter, in danger of getting buried early in front of a home sellout crowd on Tuesday,Thunder coach Scott Brooks turned to his bench.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant garners respect from McHale, Webber ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-garners-respect-from-mchale-webber.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before Kevin Durant went scoreless in the fourth quarter and overtime in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin McHale and Chris Webber had high praise for him during the pregame show on NBA TV. Webber called Durant one of the league's best ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New alternate jerseys have look of a champion Rockets follow city's other teams in bringing back a big fan favorite JERSEYS: Tex]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/new-alternate-jerseys-have-look-of-a-champion-rockets-follow-city-s-other-teams-in-bringing-back-a-big-fan-favorite-jerseys-texans-astros-have-own-inspirations.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the defending champs in town, Kevin Durant wanted to put on a good show. But not because the defending champs were in town. The Thunder's franchise stud was coming off one of the worst games of his career, shooting 3-of-21 from the floor in a home lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Thabo Sefolosha is finding his niche. Grouped in a starting lineup with three big-time scorers, the lanky swingman is becoming the Thunder's lockdown defender. He may not have the reputation of Ron Artest, Shane Battier or the recently-retired Bruce Bow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe plays ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kobe-plays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant skipped the Los Angeles Lakers' shoot-around Tuesday afternoon with flu-like symptoms, but played against theThunder. Fans at the Ford Center booed him heavily throughout the game to drown out cheers from around 1,000 Lakers fans. Was Bryant's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[High praise from Kobe ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/high-praise-from-kobe.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer in the waning seconds of regulation against the Lakers on Tuesday night. He was 0-of-4 from the field in overtime and 0-of-8 on 3-pointers as Los Angeles won 101-98. But Kobe Bryant says the 2008 Rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder upset bid falls short vs. Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-upset-bid-falls-short-vs-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before he dashed out of theThunder's dressing room, seemingly in search of any rock sizeable enough to crawl under and conceal his 6-foot-9 inch frame from the outside world, Kevin Durant sounded as glum as he's ever been after a defeat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder refuses to fold early ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-refuses-to-fold-early.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night when theThunder couldn't get started, it also couldn't finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making progress]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/making-progress.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Always good when the Lakers come through town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Rockets Preview 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-rockets-preview-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:58:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets are coming off overtime losses to the reigning NBA champions, but while the defeat was somewhat of a moral victory for the young Thunder, it felt more like a missed opportunity for Houston.The host Rocket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Russell Westbrook's improvement from Year One to Two will take many forms. One of the noticeable changes is his approach to running the break. Westbrook is taking the ball more directly from a teammate following a rebound instead of relying on a risky o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most of the attention in Oklahoma City falls on Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green, and rightfully so. But if the Thunder are going to build on their early success so far, it'll be more of a team effort. "We got a lot of depth on this team a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:22:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't win their third game until mid-December. They'll get the chance to reach that mark much sooner in 2009-10.Oklahoma City goes for the franchise's first 3-0 start in six seasons Sunday night, when it hosts a Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Guard Shaun Livingston, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Russell Westbrook's improvement from Year One to Two will take many forms. One of the noticeable changes is his approach to running the break. Westbrook is taking the ball more directly from a teammate following a rebound instead of relying on a risky o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most of the attention in Oklahoma City falls on Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green, and rightfully so. But if the Thunder are going to build on their early success so far, it'll be more of a team effort. "We got a lot of depth on this team a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder shows toughness on road beating Detroit]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-shows-toughness-on-road-beating-detroit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:12:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder are a month ahead of last season's pace.Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead Oklahoma City to a 91-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night."We showed some toughness on the road against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Pistons, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-pistons-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:01:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (91)Durant 8-19 8-9 25, Green 6-14 4-4 16, Krstic 6-9 2-2 14,Westbrook 2-11 6-8 10, Sefolosha 2-4 3-6 8, Ollie 1-2 0-0 2,Thomas 3-6 0-1 6, Collison 4-5 0-0 8, Harden 1-6 0-0 2, Ibaka 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-76 23-30 91.DETROIT (83)Prince 5-9 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Pistons, Box 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-pistons-box-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:01:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (91)Durant 8-19 8-9 25, Green 6-14 4-4 16, Krstic 6-9 2-2 14,Westbrook 2-11 6-8 10, Sefolosha 2-4 3-6 8, Ollie 1-2 0-0 2,Thomas 3-6 0-1 6, Collison 4-5 0-0 8, Harden 1-6 0-0 2, Ibaka 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-76 23-30 91.DETROIT (83)Prince 5-9 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotation issues ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rotation-issues.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder coach Scott Brooks prefers a nine-man rotation. In the opener, Nick Collison and Etan Thomas were interior players off the bench. James Harden and Kevin Ollie were the two guards off the bench.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder off to a better start ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-off-to-a-better-start.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder had a lower ceiling last season, literally and figuratively.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sefolosha gets 4-year contract ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/sefolosha-gets-4-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two things happened Wednesday when Thabo Sefolosha and theThunder agreed to a four-year, $15-million contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Guard Kevin Ollie. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Opening Night jitters weren't an issue this time around for Kevin Durant. As the franchise player and team leader, they shouldn't, but the 21-year-old whiz is only entering his third season in the NBA. "I feel good," Durant said. "This time the last two y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder made an expected commitment to the team's future by exercising the fourth-year options on F Kevin Durant and F Jeff Green, and third-year options on G Russell Westbrook and F D.J. White. Durant and Green were both acquired during the 2007 NB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2009-10 Bulls ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/meet-the-2009-10-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1 Derrick Rose, 6-3, PG, Memphis: He missed most of preseason with an ankle injury, but the rest of the league will be eager to see what Rose can do for an encore in his second season. He spent the summer focused on defense and his outside shot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Brewer's worth coming into focus ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-brewer-s-worth-coming-into-focus.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denver ? The market for Ronnie Brewer came into clearer focus Wednesday after the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a four-year contract extension with guard Thabo Sefolosha , who was taken one spot ahead of Brewer in the 2006 draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant at ease entering third year ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-at-ease-entering-third-year.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day before he opens his third NBA season, Kevin Durant was comfortable for the first time. TheThunder's biggest star said Tuesday that he has a mentality going into tonight's game against Sacramento that he hadn't had in either of his two previous ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beat the bad teams]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/beat-the-bad-teams.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If theThunder is going to rise to playoff contention, one way to do it is on the backs of bad teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings at Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-at-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;When: 7 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team still fan of Sefolosha]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/team-still-fan-of-sefolosha.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thabo Sefolosha will be a restricted free agent next summer. TheThunder will not extend the starting shooting guard's contract before the Oct. 31 deadline.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard James Harden, Forward Etan Thomas, Forward Nick Collison, Guard Kevin Ollie. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder made an expected commitment to the team's future by exercising the fourth-year options on F Kevin Durant and F Jeff Green, and third-year options on G Russell Westbrook and F D.J. White. Durant and Green were both acquired during the 2007 NB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Opening Night jitters weren't an issue this time around for Kevin Durant. As the franchise player and team leader, they shouldn't, but the 21-year-old whiz is only entering his third season in the NBA. "I feel good," Durant said. "This time the last two y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This time Thunder get off to good start]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/this-time-thunder-get-off-to-good-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed step one in avoiding another horrendous start to the season.Durant had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Jeff Green added 24 points and the Thunder led from start to finish in a 102-89 victory over the Sacrame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Thunder, Box 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-thunder-box-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:43:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (89)Mason 1-4 0-0 2, Thompson 3-4 5-8 11, May 2-4 2-2 6,Evans 5-16 0-2 10, Martin 5-19 14-14 27, Hawes 4-10 0-0 8,Casspi 7-9 1-2 15, Nocioni 2-7 0-0 4, Rodriguez 1-3 0-0 2,Brockman 2-2 0-0 4, Greene 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 32-79 22-28 89.OKLAHOMA CIT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA by division: Northwest ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-by-division-northwest.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets finally got out of the first round of the playoffs and made it all the way to the Western Conference finals last season. The Detroit Pistons, meanwhile, had a losing record and failed to make it to the Eastern Conference finals for the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry is prepared to learn ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/curry-is-prepared-to-learn.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An odd silence came over Stephen Curry during theWarriors' practice Tuesday. It was so out of character for the rookie point guard that assistant coach Keith Smart questioned Curry about it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Russell Westbrook is an explosive talent who continues to improve as a playmaker. Despite many questioning his lottery status, he finished last season in rookie top 10 in points, rebound and assists.  G Thabo Sefolosha is the defensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kevin Durant may only be 21 and in the league just two years, but he feels as though he's seen it all. He actually feels as if he's already a grizzled vet despite his age and experience. "A little bit. I actually do," Durant said. "I've been through a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some are talking playoffs in Oklahoma City this season. As much as coach Scott Brooks and general manager Sam Presti want to avoid the subject, the preciousness of a young team with grand, if still unrealistic, expectations can't be suppressed.  "That's e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It all starts at home]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/it-all-starts-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Improve defensively. Make more shots. Trim turnovers. Those are areas theThunder must improve to significantly improve on last year's 23-win season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of NBA's referee deal pleases Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/news-of-nba-s-referee-deal-pleases-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA and NBA Referees Association on Friday officially finalized a deal on a two-year labor agreement that ends a lockout and will bring regular refs back in time for the regular season. On Saturday,Thunder players and coaches were relieved to have the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of decline in the West]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/signs-of-decline-in-the-west.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's more difficult to reach the playoffs in the Western Conference than it is in the East, where sub-.500 teams routinely make it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Thunder Preview 2009-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-thunder-preview-2009-10-27.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:41:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings combined for just 40 wins last season, but there's reason for optimism for both teams as they continue their rebuilding projects.Behind emerging star Kevin Durant, the Thunder especially have high hopes for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to rebound?]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ready-to-rebound.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nenad Krstic's calling card is a 17-foot jumper. It's a weapon that pulls opponents' big men away from the goal, which opens the lane for teammates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[READY OR NOT, ON NEWSOK]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ready-or-not-on-newsok.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;Shaun Livingston: Is Livingston ready to resume his once-promising career?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC's Mr. Versatility]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/okc-s-mr-versatility.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green's value can be measured by the company he keeps. Only nine NBA players averaged at least 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[READY OR NOT]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ready-or-not.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;Ready...: TheThunder isn't built for a championship. Not yet. But the playoffs? Maybe. The Western Conference is getting old fast, creating room for an up-and-comer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stopper who put the 'D' in Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/the-stopper-who-put-the--d-in-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe someone needs to invent a new stat for players like Thabo Sefolosha.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next big thing?]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/the-next-big-thing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant sat at his locker before a preseason game and blankly stared ahead as he pondered the position he finds himself in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-27.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder pups need to keep improving ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-pups-need-to-keep-improving.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green was born a month after Greg LeMond won his first Tour de France.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks perfectly capable of playoff run ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/brooks-perfectly-capable-of-playoff-run.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With this being Scott Brooks' first full season as an NBA head coach, no time like the present to welcome him to the fraternity with a simple question asked of all coaches.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing the numbers game 2009-10-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/playing-the-numbers-game-2009-10-25.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder seek consistency from young core 2009-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-seek-consistency-from-young-core-2009-10-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:42:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after sparking talk of perhaps being one of the worst teams in NBA history, the Oklahoma City Thunder are counting on a promising youth movement to build on some momentum from last season.The roster features four players chosen among the top five o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing the numbers game]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/playing-the-numbers-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten players to keep an eye on during the new NBA season ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ten-players-to-keep-an-eye-on-during-the-new-nba-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some are new to the NBA, others are already stars in the league with perhaps something to prove or players rebounding from injuries. Here are 10 players worth watching this NBA season, which tips off Tuesday:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder seek consistency from young core]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-seek-consistency-from-young-core.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:28:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after sparking talk of perhaps being one of the worst teams in NBA history, the Oklahoma City Thunder are counting on a promising youth movement to build on some momentum from last season.The roster features four players chosen among the top five o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desmond returns as a King ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/desmond-returns-as-a-king.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FormerThunder fan favorite Desmond Mason, who played at Oklahoma State and the Hornets while they were in Oklahoma City, signed with Sacramento. Mason returns to the Ford Center tonight and for next week's season opener.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO KINGS AT THUNDER ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/sacramento-kings-at-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;When: 7 tonight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder pick up option on Durant, Green, 2 others]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-pick-up-option-on-durant-green-2-others.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:03:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised fourth-year contract options on Kevin Durant and Jeff Green.Thunder general manager Sam Presti said on Friday that the team also exercised third-year options on guard Russell Westbrook and forward D.J. White.The fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder waives Harris, trimming roster to 15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-waives-harris-trimming-roster-to-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:09:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived forward Mike Harris, trimming the roster to 15 players before the start of the regular season.Thunder General Manager Sam Presti announced the move Friday. Harris played in two preseason games for Oklahoma City, avera]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:38:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (104)Mason 2-7 0-0 4, Thompson 7-9 1-2 15, May 2-7 1-2 5,Evans 4-6 0-0 9, Casspi 7-12 1-2 17, Nocioni 7-14 2-2 19,Rodriguez 2-7 2-2 7, Greene 4-5 2-3 11, Hawes 5-8 0-0 10,Udrih 2-5 1-1 7. Totals 42-80 10-14 104.OKLAHOMA CITY (89)Durant 5-10 4-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings 104, Thunder 89]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-104-thunder-89.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:42:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the preseason winding down, the Sacramento Kings got just the kind of spark they had been missing from Andres Nocioni. They're just learning what rookie Omri Casspi can do.Nocioni scored 19 points and Casspi added 16 as the Kings beat the Oklahoma Ci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:42:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Thunder, Box 2009-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-thunder-box-2009-10-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:42:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (104)Mason 2-7 0-0 4, Thompson 7-9 1-2 15, May 2-7 1-2 5,Evans 4-6 0-0 9, Casspi 7-12 1-2 17, Nocioni 7-14 2-2 19,Rodriguez 2-7 2-2 7, Greene 4-5 2-3 11, Hawes 5-8 0-0 10,Udrih 2-5 1-1 7. Totals 42-80 10-14 104.OKLAHOMA CITY (89)Durant 5-10 4-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs school Thunder in Austin ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-school-thunder-in-austin.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas - What unfolded Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center was a reminder. One that, despite all the preseason hype about Oklahoma City's future, left us realizing we're stuck with the here and now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder waives F Michael Ruffin; roster now at 16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-waives-f-michael-ruffin-roster-now-at-16.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:43:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Michael Ruffin has been waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.Thunder General Manager Sam Presti announced the move Thursday, hours before Oklahoma City's final preseason game against the Sacramento Kings.Ruffin is a former Tulsa standout wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs get additional spring in their step ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-get-additional-spring-in-their-step.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time, not long ago, whenSpurs forward Michael Finley would have gladly taken on all comers in a team-wide slam-dunk contest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden making an impression in practice ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/harden-making-an-impression-in-practice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant true to his school]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-true-to-his-school.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant grew emotional as he spoke to reporters Sunday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOUSTON 105, THUNDER 85 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/houston-105-thunder-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - When theThunder gathers as a team this morning and turns on the film from Monday night's game against Houston, Thabo Sefolosha, Jeff Green and James Harden should perk up and pay close attention.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA issues rule instructing bench players to sit down ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-issues-rule-instructing-bench-players-to-sit-down.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good news,Thunder fans. You can still stand up as long as you want during games inside the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder waives guard Tre Kelley; roster now at 17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-waives-guard-tre-kelley-roster-now-at-17.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder has waived guard Tre Kelley, cutting the team's roster to 17 players with one preseason game remaining.Oklahoma City General Manager Sam Presti announced the roster move Wednesday.Kelley had played in three preseason games for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 119, Thunder 102]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-119-thunder-102.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:59:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant was having so much fun at his homecoming that even a loss to the San Antonio Spurs couldn't spoil it.The Oklahoma City Thunder forward toured the University of Texas campus where he spent one season in college, visited his old teammates and c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:50:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (119)Finley 6-7 3-3 20, Duncan 2-5 5-6 9, Bonner 3-5 0-0 9,Parker 6-11 1-1 13, Jefferson 4-8 3-4 13, Ginobili 1-2 4-4 7,Hill 6-9 1-2 16, Ratliff 1-1 0-0 2, Mason 2-5 0-0 4, McDyess 1-3 0-0 2,Blair 7-13 3-4 17, Bogans 0-0 0-0 0, Jerrells 0-0 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder, Box 2009-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-thunder-box-2009-10-21.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:17:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (119)Finley 6-7 3-3 20, Duncan 2-5 5-6 9, Bonner 3-5 0-0 9,Parker 6-11 1-1 13, Jefferson 4-8 3-4 13, Ginobili 1-2 4-4 7,Hill 6-9 1-2 16, Ratliff 1-1 0-0 2, Mason 2-5 0-0 4, McDyess 1-3 0-0 2,Blair 7-13 3-4 17, Bogans 0-0 0-0 0, Jerrells 0-0 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-back barometer ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/back-to-back-barometer.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder plays its only back-to-back preseason games Monday night in Houston and Tuesday night against the Spurs in Austin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder is all a Twitter]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-is-all-a-twitter.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With just 67 characters, Jeff Green connected with his fans like never before on Sept. 25.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 105, Thunder 85 2009-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-105-thunder-85-2009-10-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:10:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets offered a glimpse on Monday night of how they will have to play all season.Rookie Chase Budinger scored 17 points, Trevor Ariza added 16 and Kyle Lowry had 10 assists in the Rockets' 105-85 preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 105, Thunder 85]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-105-thunder-85.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:14:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets offered a glimpse on Monday night of how they will have to play all season.Rookie Chase Budinger scored 17 points, Trevor Ariza added 16 and Kyle Lowry had 10 assists in the Rockets' 105-85 preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:14:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:09:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (85)Green 4-11 3-7 11, Durant 7-12 4-4 20, Krstic 1-6 0-2 2,Westbrook 2-8 2-2 6, Sefolosha 3-6 5-5 11, Ibaka 1-6 1-2 3,Ollie 2-3 0-0 4, Collison 2-4 0-0 4, Harden 5-9 1-2 11,Mullens 1-3 1-3 3, White 4-6 0-0 8, Kelley 0-1 0-0 0, Weaver 0-0 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Rockets, Box 2009-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-rockets-box-2009-10-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:09:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (85)Green 4-11 3-7 11, Durant 7-12 4-4 20, Krstic 1-6 0-2 2,Westbrook 2-8 2-2 6, Sefolosha 3-6 5-5 11, Ibaka 1-6 1-2 3,Ollie 2-3 0-0 4, Collison 2-4 0-0 4, Harden 5-9 1-2 11,Mullens 1-3 1-3 3, White 4-6 0-0 8, Kelley 0-1 0-0 0, Weaver 0-0 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kevin Durant may only be 21 and in the league just two years, but he feels as though he's seen it all. He actually feels as if he's already a grizzled vet despite his age and experience. "A little bit. I actually do," Durant said. "I've been through a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Russell Westbrook is an explosive talent who continues to improve as a playmaker. Despite many questioning his lottery status, he finished last season in rookie top 10 in points, rebound and assists.  G Thabo Sefolosha is the defensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some are talking playoffs in Oklahoma City this season. As much as coach Scott Brooks and general manager Sam Presti want to avoid the subject, the preciousness of a young team with grand, if still unrealistic expectations, can't be suppressed.  "That's e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Russell Westbrook is an explosive talent who continues to improve as a playmaker. Despite many questioning his lottery status, he finished last season in rookie top 10 in points, rebound and assists.  G Thabo Sefolosha is the defensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kevin Durant may only be 21 and in the league just two years, but he feels as though he's seen it all. He actually feels as if he's already a grizzled vet despite his age and experience. "A little bit. I actually do," Durant said. "I've been through a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some are talking playoffs in Oklahoma City this season. As much as coach Scott Brooks and general manager Sam Presti want to avoid the subject, the preciousness of a young team with grand, if still unrealistic expectations, can't be suppressed.  "That's e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kevin Durant may only be 21 and in the league just two years, but he feels as though he's seen it all. He actually feels as if he's already a grizzled vet despite his age and experience. "A little bit. I actually do," Durant said. "I've been through a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Russell Westbrook is an explosive talent who continues to improve as a playmaker. Despite many questioning his lottery status, he finished last season in rookie top 10 in points, rebound and assists.  G Thabo Sefolosha is the defensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some are talking playoffs in Oklahoma City this season. As much as coach Scott Brooks and general manager Sam Presti want to avoid the subject, the preciousness of a young team with grand, if still unrealistic expectations, can't be suppressed.  "That's e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No guarantees for Ruffin]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-guarantees-for-ruffin.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Michael Ruffin broke into the league as a second-round pick of the Chicago Bulls, he scored a four-year contract with the first two years guaranteed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstic to play ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/krstic-to-play.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nenad Krstic hopes to play tonight after missing Monday's game with a sinus infection. His fever subsided, Krstic returned to practice Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 96, Heat 91]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-96-heat-91.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Foul trouble limited Kevin Durant for much of three quarters, but it didn't stop him when the Oklahoma City Thunder needed him most.Durant scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder rally for a 96-91 preseason win o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/heat-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:49:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (91)Beasley 9-13 6-6 24, Haslem 3-7 3-3 9, O'Neal 4-7 2-2 10,Chalmers 4-7 4-4 13, Richardson 4-11 2-3 11, Cook 5-15 0-0 14,Anthony 1-1 0-0 2, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 3-4 0-0 8,Arroyo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 33-67 17-18 91.OKLAHOMA CITY (96)Durant 10-16 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder, Box 2009-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/heat-thunder-box-2009-10-15.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:45:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (91)Beasley 9-13 6-6 24, Haslem 3-7 3-3 9, O'Neal 4-7 2-2 10,Chalmers 4-7 4-4 13, Richardson 4-11 2-3 11, Cook 5-15 0-0 14,Anthony 1-1 0-0 2, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 3-4 0-0 8,Arroyo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 33-67 17-18 91.OKLAHOMA CITY (96)Durant 10-16 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ford Center scoreboard is a hit]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/new-ford-center-scoreboard-is-a-hit.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The new scoreboard created the biggest buzz among $30 million of Ford Center renovations at theThunder's preseason home opener.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant on fire ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-on-fire.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant scored 30 points, 19 in the third quarter when he was 6-of-7 from the field, 4-of-4 on 3-pointers. Because of his size (6-foot-10), Durant is difficult to guard when he's draining lone-range shots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibaka a mystery no more]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ibaka-a-mystery-no-more.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - Maybe this mystery man isn't so raw after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder loses to New Orleans ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-loses-to-new-orleans.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game with a 13-0 run to beat theOklahomaCityThunder 88-79 victory on Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game has regular-season feel ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/game-has-regular-season-feel.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the sparse crowd at New Orleans Arena, theThunder's 88-79 loss to the Hornets on Saturday had a regular-season feel to it at times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 reasons for OKC fans to keep an eye on Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/5-reasons-for-okc-fans-to-keep-an-eye-on-suns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City opens its preseason home schedule tonight against the one opposing teamThunder fans should track the most in 2009-10 - the Phoenix Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central preview: Cavs should run away with title]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/central-preview-cavs-should-run-away-with-title.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:23:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Cavs lacking competition in the Central, LeBron and Shaq will be laughing their way to a division title, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 110, Suns 105, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-110-suns-105-ot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Kevin Durant watched his Oklahoma City teammates blow a 20-point fourth-quarter lead, he thought about lobbying to return to the game.Instead, he and coach Scott Brooks saw an opportunity for the Thunder's bench players to learn a valuable lesson.And t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/suns-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:16:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (105)Griffin 1-4 2-2 4, Stoudemire 7-15 6-8 20, Frye 2-10 2-2 6,Nash 3-4 3-3 9, Richardson 2-8 3-3 8, Amundson 2-3 2-4 6,Hill 1-3 4-5 6, Barbosa 3-8 2-2 8, Dragic 2-5 1-2 6, Clark 3-8 0-0 6,Dudley 5-8 1-3 12, Tucker 3-6 0-2 6, Dickau 0-3 2-2 2, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-13.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:16:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder, Box 2009-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/suns-thunder-box-2009-10-13.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:03:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (105)Griffin 1-4 2-2 4, Stoudemire 7-15 6-8 20, Frye 2-10 2-2 6,Nash 3-4 3-3 9, Richardson 2-8 3-3 8, Amundson 2-3 2-4 6,Hill 1-3 4-5 6, Barbosa 3-8 2-2 8, Dragic 2-5 1-2 6, Clark 3-8 0-0 6,Dudley 5-8 1-3 12, Tucker 3-6 0-2 6, Dickau 0-3 2-2 2, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 88, Thunder 79]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hornets-88-thunder-79.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:42:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game with a 13-0 run to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-79 victory on Saturday.Byron Mullens? two free throws remaining with 5:05 left gave the Thunder (0-2) a 79-75 lead. But Paul, who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-hornets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:52:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (79)Durant 2-11 7-8 11, Green 7-18 0-0 15, Krstic 4-7 6-6 14,Westbrook 2-8 3-4 7, Harden 3-6 0-0 8, Ollie 1-3 0-1 2,Mullens 1-3 2-2 4, Ibaka 6-10 0-1 12, Weaver 1-7 2-3 4,Harris 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 28-74 20-25 79.NEW ORLEANS (88)Wright 1-11 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hornets, Box 2009-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-hornets-box-2009-10-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:46:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (79)Durant 2-11 7-8 11, Green 7-18 0-0 15, Krstic 4-7 6-6 14,Westbrook 2-8 3-4 7, Harden 3-6 0-0 8, Ollie 1-3 0-1 2,Mullens 1-3 2-2 4, Ibaka 6-10 0-1 12, Weaver 1-7 2-3 4,Harris 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 28-74 20-25 79.NEW ORLEANS (88)Wright 1-11 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PRESEASON: GRIZZLIES 99, THUNDER 91]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-preseason-grizzlies-99-thunder-91.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS - About 90 minutes before tip-off, a smile grew wider and wider on Russell Westbrook's face the more he thought about the difference between Wednesday night and the first time he sat inside the visitor's locker room at FedEx Forum.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rough start for replacement refs ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rough-start-for-replacement-refs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder's first taste of replacement referees got off to a rocky start. Midway through the first quarter, the officiating trio had whistled theThunder for eight fouls and the Grizzlies for only one. By the end of the first period, the margin was 11-4.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2009-10-09.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Nick Collison pulled rookie center Byron Mullens aside over the weekend and gave the 24th overall pick a crash course in defending the paint.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preseason opener ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/preseason-opener.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Scott Brooks is so competitive he keeps score during drills in practice, so you won't convince Brooks wins and losses are meaningless in preseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kevin Durant turned 21 at the start of training camp. Not too many players can say they've accomplished what the former second pick of the draft has accomplished before being of legal drinking age. "It's very humbling, and I'm very blessed to be given t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Etan Thomas said his surgically repaired knee is 100 percent heading into the season. The burly backup center is expected to add a physical presence that's been lacking on the front line.  "Etan brings toughness, experience, a veteran guy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder players and coaches have to feel they're getting a head start. After all the changes they went through last season, from setting up shop in Oklahoma City to the early firing of P.J. 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Mayo finished with 10 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Grizzlies, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-grizzlies-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:45:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (91)Durant 4-9 8-9 17, Green 3-10 0-0 6, Krstic 5-7 0-0 10,Westbrook 0-4 5-6 5, Harden 4-11 3-5 12, Thomas 1-2 2-2 4,Weaver 2-4 2-2 6, Livingston 5-7 0-0 10, White 8-13 0-2 16,Bowen 0-2 0-0 0, Mullens 0-1 1-2 1, Ibaka 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 34-72]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Grizzlies, Box 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-grizzlies-box-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:52:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (91)Durant 4-9 8-9 17, Green 3-10 0-0 6, Krstic 5-7 0-0 10,Westbrook 0-4 5-6 5, Harden 4-11 3-5 12, Thomas 1-2 2-2 4,Weaver 2-4 2-2 6, Livingston 5-7 0-0 10, White 8-13 0-2 16,Bowen 0-2 0-0 0, Mullens 0-1 1-2 1, Ibaka 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 34-72]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:51:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a project]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/more-than-a-project.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Scott Brooks came to the defense of Serge Ibaka last week, theThunder coach was simply sticking up for his player like he has with his entire roster since taking over in Oklahoma City. Only this time, in defending his rookie big man, Brooks inadverte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant, Green ol' guys now ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-green-ol-guys-now.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WhenThunder general manager Sam Presti traded Damien Wilkins to Minnesota as part of the Etan Thomas deal in late July, it left Nick Collison as the only player remaining from the roster he inherited in 2007.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder is on the rise]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-is-on-the-rise.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One media member is penciling in theThunder to have a 19-game improvement and fall just short of the postseason. Another writer thinks Oklahoma City is in for such a long season Kevin Durant may need therapy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game-like scrimmage(s) ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/game-like-scrimmage-s.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Scott Brooks divided players into two teams Saturday night, conducting game-like scrimmages with in-house officials.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER BINGO]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-bingo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today marks the debut of " Thunder Bingo."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best-case scenarios for perennial losers]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/best-case-scenarios-for-perennial-losers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:04:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's easy to mock the Wolves, Grizzlies, Clippers and Knicks. It's hard to imagine them being any good this season, but Randy Hill tries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden suffers second setback of training camp ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/harden-suffers-second-setback-of-training-camp.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder rookie James Harden has had a forgettable start to his first NBA training camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Kevin Durant turned 21 at the start of training camp. Not too many players can say they've accomplished what the former second pick of the draft has accomplished before being of legal drinking age. "It's very humbling, and I'm very blessed to be given t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Etan Thomas said his surgically repaired knee is 100 percent heading into the season. The burly backup center is expected to add a physical presence that's been lacking on the front line.  "Etan brings toughness, experience, a veteran guy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder players and coaches have to feel they're getting a head start. After all the changes they went through last season, from setting up shop in Oklahoma City to the early firing of P.J. Carlesimo to a number of roster additions, there is a sense of co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players rave about Harden]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/players-rave-about-harden.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OklahomaCityThunder point guard Shaun Livingston made a bold proclamation when asked the impact James Harden might have this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individual tickets go on sale today  2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/individual-tickets-go-on-sale-today-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Individual game tickets for allThunder games through the Jan. 16 game with the Miami Heat go on sale today at 10 a.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden suffers minor setback ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/harden-suffers-minor-setback.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Harden had a rude welcome to the NBA on the opening day of his first training camp Tuesday. The No. 3 overall pick was accidentally poked in the eye by a teammate and had to leave practice near the conclusion of the session to get it treated as a pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest preview: Blazers, Nuggets to battle again]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/northwest-preview-blazers-nuggets-to-battle-again.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:22:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charley Rosen starts his division previews with a look at the Northwest, where the young Blazers will try to overthrow the Nuggets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter helps Thunder develop strong bond ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/twitter-helps-thunder-develop-strong-bond.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks wants his team to work on building chemistry when training camp opens today.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks stresses unselfishness]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/brooks-stresses-unselfishness.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks was P.J. 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Now, Brooks begins his first full season as theOklahomaCityThunder's head coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DURANT'S 21 GREATEST MOMENTS ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-s-21-greatest-moments.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;March 29, 2006: Durant wins co-MVP honors in the McDonald's All-American game after scoring 20 points with five rebounds to lead his West squad to a 112-94 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individual tickets go on sale today ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/individual-tickets-go-on-sale-today.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Individual game tickets for allThunder games through the Jan. 16 game with the Miami Heat go on sale today at 10 a.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sky's the limit]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/the-sky-s-the-limit.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Kevin Durant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-01.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden leaves Thunder practice for 2nd day]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/harden-leaves-thunder-practice-for-2nd-day.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:19:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder rookie James Harden's first training camp is off to a rough start.The No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft got poked in the eye on his first day of training camp. On Wednesday, he had to leave practice again after rolling his ankl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got questions; do teams have answers?]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/i-ve-got-questions-do-teams-have-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As NBA camps open this week, each team has questions to answer. But first, Charley Rosen needs to ask them, and he's not shy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2009-09-25.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Tulsa standout Michael Ruffin is one of several free agents who have received an invitation to theThunder's training camp, which opens next Tuesday. 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"Just get them away from basketball, just get to know them as people," Brooks told the team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a growing sentiment to tab the Kevin Durant-led Thunder as a possible surprise team in the Western Conference based on the last season's second-half improvement. As general manager Sam Presti cautions, though, this is all part of a process. This t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Durant gaining celebrity status]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-durant-gaining-celebrity-status.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant seems to be everywhere these days.There he is on TV, sporting a Jheri curl and doing his best '70s rap impersonation. He spent three days in Hong Kong as an ambassador during the NBA Madness 2009 event. He's back in Texas taking college class]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough year ahead for OKC? ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/tough-year-ahead-for-okc.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson is on the move again, this time going from Motown to Memphis.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAN WE TALK? 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"We feel tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This Thunder's summer wasn't about splashy trades or big free-agent signings, even though the franchise had the ability to do both. That doesn't mean that all was quiet on the Oklahoma prairie.  "We're always looking to evaluate our team and looking for w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All 82 regular-season games for this season are being broadcast in high definition. Play-by-play announcer Brian Davis and color analyst Grant Long are also returning for their second season. 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"They bring a wealth of NBA experience and solid work ethic that will help our player]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-3068.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Damien Wilkins was the longest active member of the Thunder/Sonics franchise before being traded to Minnesota. 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Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3058.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder added two assistant coaches, Maurice Cheeks and Rex Kalamian. "We are thrilled to add Maurice and Rex to our coaching staff," said head coach Scott Brooks. 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"They bring a wealth of NBA experience and solid work ethic that will help our player]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-3053.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:16:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Damien Wilkins was the longest active member of the Thunder/Sonics franchise before being traded to Minnesota. 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Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3047.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder added two assistant coaches, Maurice Cheeks and Rex Kalamian. "We are thrilled to add Maurice and Rex to our coaching staff," said head coach Scott Brooks. 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Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3032.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder added two assistant coaches, Maurice Cheeks and Rex Kalamian. "We are thrilled to add Maurice and Rex to our coaching staff," said head coach Scott Brooks. 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Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3028.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder added two assistant coaches, Maurice Cheeks and Rex Kalamian. "We are thrilled to add Maurice and Rex to our coaching staff," said head coach Scott Brooks. 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Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder added two assistant coaches, Maurice Cheeks and Rex Kalamian. "We are thrilled to add Maurice and Rex to our coaching staff," said head coach Scott Brooks. 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The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3011.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. 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He appeared in 310 games over five NBA seasons, holding career averages of 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. --G Chucky]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-3006.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's goal of challenging for a playoff spot this season will be put the test by a challenging schedule in the early going. Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3007.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. Oklahoma City also received Minnesota's 2010 second-round pick and a conditional 2010 second-round pick in exchange for guards Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-3008.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robert Vaden, theThunder's second-round pick, has signed a contract with Imola in the Italian Pro Basketball league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-3001.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Damien Wilkins was the longest active member of the Thunder/Sonics franchise before being traded to Minnesota. He appeared in 310 games over five NBA seasons, holding career averages of 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. --G Chucky]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-3002.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's goal of challenging for a playoff spot this season will be put the test by a challenging schedule in the early going. Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-3003.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. 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He appeared in 310 games over five NBA seasons, holding career averages of 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. --G Chucky]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2998.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's goal of challenging for a playoff spot this season will be put the test by a challenging schedule in the early going. Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2999.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. 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He appeared in 310 games over five NBA seasons, holding career averages of 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. --G Chucky]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2994.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's goal of challenging for a playoff spot this season will be put the test by a challenging schedule in the early going. Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2995.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. Oklahoma City also received Minnesota's 2010 second-round pick and a conditional 2010 second-round pick in exchange for guards Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2996.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robert Vaden, theThunder's second-round pick, has signed a contract with Imola in the Italian Pro Basketball league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder out to fill more seats]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-out-to-fill-more-seats.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder fans received kudos nationwide for supporting their new NBA team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison loving Seattle]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/collison-loving-seattle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison gushes about his adopted hometown, raving about how great it is, telling how much fun he has and wondering why anyone would live anywhere else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2989.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robert Vaden, theThunder's second-round pick, has signed a contract with Imola in the Italian Pro Basketball league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2990.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's goal of challenging for a playoff spot this season will be put the test by a challenging schedule in the early going. Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2991.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. Oklahoma City also received Minnesota's 2010 second-round pick and a conditional 2010 second-round pick in exchange for guards Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2992.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Damien Wilkins was the longest active member of the Thunder/Sonics franchise before being traded to Minnesota. He appeared in 310 games over five NBA seasons, holding career averages of 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. --G Chucky]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2982.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robert Vaden, theThunder's second-round pick, has signed a contract with Imola in the Italian Pro Basketball league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2983.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's goal of challenging for a playoff spot this season will be put the test by a challenging schedule in the early going. Oklahoma City's schedule is heavy with road games and playoff teams right off the bat. The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2984.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. Oklahoma City also received Minnesota's 2010 second-round pick and a conditional 2010 second-round pick in exchange for guards Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2985.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Damien Wilkins was the longest active member of the Thunder/Sonics franchise before being traded to Minnesota. 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The season opens with nine of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2979.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Looking to add depth to a thin frontcourt, the Thunder traded for veteran center Etan Thomas. Oklahoma City also received Minnesota's 2010 second-round pick and a conditional 2010 second-round pick in exchange for guards Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2980.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Damien Wilkins was the longest active member of the Thunder/Sonics franchise before being traded to Minnesota. 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Brooks was especially pleased with the perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder on TV]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-on-tv.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Television executives aren't buying into the hype theThunder is a team on the rise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Networks don't buy Durant theory]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/networks-don-t-buy-durant-theory.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sam Smith, as reputable as any NBA writer the last 20 years, reported a couple of weeks ago on some whispers around the league that Kevin Durant eventually could be a better ballplayer than LeBron James.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder sign veteran guard Ollie 2009-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-sign-veteran-guard-ollie-2965.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed free agent guard Kevin Ollie.The 36-year-old Ollie has appeared in 637 games over 12 seasons spread over 11 different teams. 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Brooks was especially pleased with the perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder, Timberwolves swap veterans 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-timberwolves-swap-veterans-2930.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City.Along with Thomas, Minnesota is sending two of its four second-round picks in the 2010 draft to Oklahoma City in exchang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2931.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will host a pair of neutral site games in Austin and Tulsa as part of a seven-game preseason schedule. 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Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2933.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks isn't focusing on the Thunder's 3-7 combined summer record from play in Orlando and Las Vegas. Instead, Oklahoma City's coach is focused on the development of his young team going into next season. 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Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2924.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks isn't focusing on the Thunder's 3-7 combined summer record from play in Orlando and Las Vegas. Instead, Oklahoma City's coach is focused on the development of his young team going into next season. Brooks was especially pleased with the perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder, Timberwolves swap veterans 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-timberwolves-swap-veterans-2916.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City.Along with Thomas, Minnesota is sending two of its four second-round picks in the 2010 draft to Oklahoma City in exchang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will host a pair of neutral site games in Austin and Tulsa as part of a seven-game preseason schedule. 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Brooks was especially pleased with the perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder, Wolves swap veterans]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-wolves-swap-veterans.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and two second-round draft picks next year.Minnesota also got Oklahoma City guard Damien Wilkins in the deal. 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Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2915.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks isn't focusing on the Thunder's 3-7 combined summer record from play in Orlando and Las Vegas. Instead, Oklahoma City's coach is focused on the development of his young team going into next season. Brooks was especially pleased with the perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2907.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will host a pair of neutral site games in Austin and Tulsa as part of a seven-game preseason schedule. 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Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2906.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks isn't focusing on the Thunder's 3-7 combined summer record from play in Orlando and Las Vegas. Instead, Oklahoma City's coach is focused on the development of his young team going into next season. Brooks was especially pleased with the perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's next crafty lefty?]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-s-next-crafty-lefty-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder general manager Sam Presti talked about his newest prize, James Harden, a couple of weeks ago. 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It is all he's done since leaving Colorado for the NBA last year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder waives Earl Watson]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-waives-earl-watson.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Earl Watson.Watson, an eight-year NBA veteran, appeared in 68 games and started in 18 with Oklahoma City this past season and averaged 6.6 points, 5.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per contest.Watson,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER AT THE NBA SUMMER LEAGUE]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-at-the-nba-summer-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - There have been times this summer when you barely even notice No. 5 on the court for theThunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder actively discussing Mason's future ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-actively-discussing-mason-s-future-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager Sam Presti has had ongoing discussions with Desmond Mason's agent regarding the possibility of re-signing the unrestricted free-agent forward and fan favorite. A deal, however, is not imminent and a potential agreement could take until the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder waive PG Watson]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-waive-pg-watson.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Earl Watson.Watson, an eight-year NBA veteran, appeared in 68 games and started in 18 with Oklahoma City this past season and averaged 6.6 points, 5.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per contest.Watson,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2889.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. 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One facet he's trying to add to his game is a consistent three-point s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2856.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2844.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City has so many talented young players that it has decided to field two Summer League teams -- one in Orlando and another in Las Vegas. 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One facet he's trying to add to his game is a consistent three-point s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2846.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. 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Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest in Millsap may be dwindling ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/interest-in-millsap-may-be-dwindling-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With theJazz's vow to match any offer sheet he signs with another NBA team made loud-and-clear over the last several weeks, perhaps killing his chances of landing a lucrative contract, the level of Oklahoma City's actual interest inJazz restricted free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2837.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No luxury-tax relief if Harpring retires ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-luxury-tax-relief-if-harpring-retires-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz would not receive luxury-tax relief if veteran forward Matt Harpring retired for medical reasons this offseason, a leading NBA collective bargaining expert said Friday. Harpring said Thursday that he's contemplating retirement because of a lingeri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2834.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2835.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder exited the draft with a solid haul, snagging a probable starter in Arizona State shooting guard James Harden third overall and a project at center in Ohio State 7-footer B.J. Mullens late in the first round. At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs reportedly make play for Artest and L.A.'s Ariza ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavs-reportedly-make-play-for-artest-and-l-a-s-ariza-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2830.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2831.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder exited the draft with a solid haul, snagging a probable starter in Arizona State shooting guard James Harden third overall and a project at center in Ohio State 7-footer B.J. Mullens late in the first round. At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2832.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder are one of 21 NBA teams participating in this year's NBA Summer League presented in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City will play five games, split among the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV. OKC's schedule begins July 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seattle transplants mark 1st year in Oklahoma City]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/seattle-transplants-mark-1st-year-in-oklahoma-city.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After spending more than a decade with the Seattle SuperSonics, Pete Winemiller's transition to Oklahoma City isn't quite complete.A full year after the NBA franchise announced it would be relocating, Winemiller is among a handful of employees who are sti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two suitors for Millsap? ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/two-suitors-for-millsap-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only a day into free agency, Paul Millsap 's options appeared to narrow to two suitors in theJazz and Oklahoma City, while Millsap's agent, DeAngelo Simmons , couldn't be sure how long it would take for either to make an offer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder linked to some big free agent players ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-linked-to-some-big-free-agent-players-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's free agency period gets under way today, and some of the biggest names on the market have been linked to theThunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilkins changes agents ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wilkins-changes-agents-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Damien Wilkins has changed agencies, leaving Tony Dutt of Dutt Sports Services to join Mark Bartelstein at Priority Sports.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DURANT'S GOAL: PLAYOFFS ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-s-goal-playoffs-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has lofty goals for theThunder this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Mullens overcomes tough times]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-mullens-overcomes-tough-times.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Mullens has seen the worst and made the best of it.While he was growing up, his family bounced around to a dozen different homes with stops at a homeless shelter in between. He got shuttled around from one school to the next. His brother got in troub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2826.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2827.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder exited the draft with a solid haul, snagging a probable starter in Arizona State shooting guard James Harden third overall and a project at center in Ohio State 7-footer B.J. Mullens late in the first round. At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2828.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder are one of 21 NBA teams participating in this year's NBA Summer League presented in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City will play five games, split among the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV. OKC's schedule begins July 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden seems to fit the plan]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/harden-seems-to-fit-the-plan.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Harden was not necessarily the best player available to theThunder in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Wilkins to return to Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/agent-wilkins-to-return-to-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Damien Wilkins will be back with the Oklahoma City Thunder for another season.Wilkins' agent, Mark Bartelstein, said in an e-mail Tuesday that the guard would not terminate the player option on his contract.Wilkins averaged a career-low 5.3 points last se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2816.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. 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At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2818.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder are one of 21 NBA teams participating in this year's NBA Summer League presented in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City will play five games, split among the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV. OKC's schedule begins July 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Okur likely to opt out ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-okur-likely-to-opt-out-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur is "leaning toward opting out" of his contract with theJazz and could make the decision official as soon as today, Okur's agent, Marc Fleisher, said Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hoosiers teammates together again in NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/former-hoosiers-teammates-together-again-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When D.J. White heard former college teammate Robert Vaden's name in the NBA draft, he sent a text message saying "Congratulations!"When Vaden got traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder minutes later, he had some revising to do."Welcome to the family" was th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2810.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. 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At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur likely to opt out  2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/okur-likely-to-opt-out--2813.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur is "leaning toward opting out" of his contract with theJazz and could make the decision official as soon as today, Okur's agent, Marc Fleisher, said Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur likely to opt out ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/okur-likely-to-opt-out-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmet Okur is "leaning toward opting out" of his contract with theJazz and could make the decision official as soon as today, Okur's agent, Marc Fleisher, said Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2806.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. 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Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2802.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder are one of 21 NBA teams participating in this year's NBA Summer League presented in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City will play five games, split among the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV. 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At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder introduce newest additions]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-introduce-newest-additions.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to some advice from his mother that stuck with him through the years, James Harden found himself standing beside two Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Saturday with his brand new jersey in hand.Harden held up his uniform with the number 13 - his luck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2792.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: James Harden, G, 6-5, Arizona State (first round) -- Expected to challenge for a starting spot as a rookie. Physical with high basketball I.Q. Can score, get to the rim and defend. B.J. Mullens, C, 7-1, Ohio State (first round) -- A definite ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2793.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder exited the draft with a solid haul, snagging a probable starter in Arizona State shooting guard James Harden third overall and a project at center in Ohio State 7-footer B.J. Mullens late in the first round. At 6-foot-5, Harden should blend in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2794.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder are one of 21 NBA teams participating in this year's NBA Summer League presented in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City will play five games, split among the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV. OKC's schedule begins July 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a French connection Mavs add Beaubois, rave about point guard's athletic ability ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/it-s-a-french-connection-mavs-add-beaubois-rave-about-point-guard-s-athletic-ability-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheMavericks aren't expecting the second coming of Tony Parker with their acquisition of French point guard Rodrigue Beaubois.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If I were Sam Presti, I would... ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/if-i-were-sam-presti-i-would-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We asked various Basketball minds what they would do in tonight's NBA Draft if they controlled theThunder's fate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Presti they trust]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/in-presti-they-trust.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The burning question following the fourth pick in last year's NBA Draft was posed in a single word.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking the first step]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/taking-the-first-step.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When asked early this week which opposing teams were poised to best improve themselves in Thursday's NBA Draft,WashingtonWizards president Ernie Grunfeld had a simple answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mayberry's NBA mock draft ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/darnell-mayberry-s-nba-mock-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1. Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin 6-10 248 Soph. PF Oklahoma 2. Memphis Grizzlies Hasheem Thabeet 7-2 267 Jr. C Connecticut 3.OklahomaCityThunder Ricky Rubio 6-4 180 N/A PG Spain 4. Sacramento Kings Tyreke Evans 6-5 221 Fr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA DRAFT: SHORT TAKES ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-draft-short-takes-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jenni Carlson's take]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft Grades: Spurs steal the show]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/draft-grades-spurs-steal-the-show.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They didn't have a first-round pick, but somehow the Spurs came away with best haul in the draft. Check out our grades for every team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winderman: 2009 NBA draft report card ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/winderman-2009-nba-draft-report-card-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Korver selected to USA Basketball mini-camp ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-korver-selected-to-usa-basketball-mini-camp-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz guard Kyle Korver will join Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap among 25 players set to take part in a USA Basketball mini-camp next month in Las Vegas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder must preserve core]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-must-preserve-core.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sam Presti has made offers to the Clippers for Blake Griffin. You know he has. Wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DRAFT RUMORS]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/draft-rumors.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears highly doubtful theThunder will swap first-round picks with Detroit and move up to No. 15.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA DRAFT ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2009-nba-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;When: 6 p.m., Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal heats up Rubio race ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/deal-heats-up-rubio-race-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as theThunder appeared to step up its pursuit of Ricky Rubio, a new suitor may have entered the chase.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative draft-day fashion won't come back]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/creative-draft-day-fashion-won-t-come-back.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whatever happened to fun suits like Samaki Walker's at the NBA draft? Alas, Peter Schrager says they're probably gone for good.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Draft pick-by-pick analysis]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2009-nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 NBA DRAFT: Second RoundPickTeamPlayerPos.HeightWeightSchool/CountryClass31.Kings Blake Griffin PF6-10252OklahomaSophomoreThe Clippers have a brand new training facility and Blake Griffin is genuinely excited about leaving Oklahoma and moving to Los A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 4.0]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-4-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hasheem Thabeet and Blake Griffin are ready to hear their names called. NBADraft.net unveils its final mock draft to get you ready.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOCK DRAFT ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mock-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA Draft should be on point tomorrow night. As many as 10 point guards could be taken in the first round and although none appear to be as complete as last year's No. 1, Derrick Rose, the combination of quantity and teams in need make this a point gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumors persist about Thunder's plans ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rumors-persist-about-thunder-s-plans-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rumors are rampant what theThunder will do with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft. But there are so many different opinions, it's almost impossible to project who general manager Sam Presti will select Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presti: Rubio inquiry doesn't tip Thunder's hand]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presti-rubio-inquiry-doesn-t-tip-thunder-s-hand.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that's still trying to establish its identity, the first NBA draft in Oklahoma City Thunder history brings the promise of another potential building block.Around a young core that features three top-5 picks from the past two drafts, the Thunder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2780.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2781.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2782.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2770.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2771.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2772.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubio's Cube]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rubio-s-cube.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when Ricky Rubio was considered a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick whenever the teen-age Spanish point guard sensation decided to cross the waters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economy eats into funds for Thunder arena project]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/economy-eats-into-funds-for-thunder-arena-project.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[City officials are reassessing an ongoing $100 million renovation of the arena where the Oklahoma City Thunder play, because a sales tax that was supposed to fund it has brought in less money than expected.With shoppers buying less so far this year, the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 3.0]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-3-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A one-and-done college career seems to have worked out fine for Tyreke Evans. He's rocketing up our latest mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Mock Draft: It's Blake and bad weather ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-it-s-blake-and-bad-weather-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For 16 of the past 22 days here on the East Coast, it has rained.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday leads former UCLA standouts into NBA Draft ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/holiday-leads-former-ucla-standouts-into-nba-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's starting to become part of the normal routine for UCLA men's Basketball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[POINTS TO CONSIDER]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/points-to-consider.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA DRAFT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2767.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2768.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2769.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder is selling newly released season tickets to the general public on Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2759.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2760.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2761.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. 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He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2755.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2756.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. 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Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2751.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2752.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2753.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder is selling newly released season tickets to the general public on Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2746.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2747.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2748.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2749.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder is selling newly released season tickets to the general public on Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistant coaches coming ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/assistant-coaches-coming-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still down one assistant coach because of Paul Westhead's departure following the firing of P.J. Carlesimo and subsequent promotion of Scott Brooks and hiring of Ron Adams, theThunder could have one more assistant's position to fill. 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But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2743.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THUNDER 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-2744.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder is selling newly released season tickets to the general public on Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Grizzlies go wrong with No. 2 pick again?]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/will-grizzlies-go-wrong-with-no-2-pick-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have an easy choice at No. 1. The Grizzlies aren't so lucky. And as NBADraft.net points out, they've messed it up before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2736.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2737.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. 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Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2717.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2718.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ONLINE]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/online.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The debate is heating up on the ThunderMadness. Who should theThunder take with its No. 3 NBA Draft pick? Should they even keep it?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2713.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. 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Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presti made right call on Allen, Lewis]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presti-made-right-call-on-allen-lewis.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ray Allen became a champion nearly one year to the date after general manager Sam Presti traded him from Seattle to Boston. Rashard Lewis, nearly two years after Presti agreed to a sign-and-trade that sent him to Orlando, is now a handful of wins from hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2706.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. 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Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2704.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2705.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. 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Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2695.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team unveiled plans for a $3.9 million scoreboard inside Ford Arena that would be ready in time for next season. The project is part of an overall plan to upgrade the facility, which hosted the Thunder for the first time last season. The scoreboard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2696.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2697.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's path to respectability is often likened to Portland and New Orleans. Acquire multiple draft picks, build around homegrown talent and spend wisely. But one of the teams in The NBA Finals is a pretty good blueprint, as well. Orlando is playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder on same path as Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-on-same-path-as-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The process thatThunder general manager Sam Presti often speaks of in Oklahoma City is playing out before our eyes in Orlando, where only after five years of rebuilding has the Magic positioned themselves to force their way into this year's NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-finals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder has eight NBA championship rings. 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"It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said. Russell Westbro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder has had 'great feedback]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-has-had-great-feedback.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder was one of only four NBA teams to have a season-ticket waiting list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malik Rose: Let's get nasty]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/malik-rose-let-s-get-nasty.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forward Malik Rose arrived late in the season after a trade with the New York Knicks. He marveled at a youngThunder team's chemistry. Maybe too good.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade options aren't attractive]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/trade-options-aren-t-attractive.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What will general manager Sam Presti do with the No. 3 pick in next month's draft?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2676.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2677.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2678.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said. Russell Westbro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2673.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2674.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2675.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said. Russell Westbro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2670.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2672.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said. Russell Westbro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2667.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2668.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2669.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said. Russell Westbro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2664.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2665.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2666.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2659.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2660.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2661.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder has shot at Griffin]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-has-shot-at-griffin.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hours after last Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery, the official Web site for the lottery-winning Los Angeles Clippers had already plastered a photo of Blake Griffin on its home page in hopes of generating season ticket sales.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a big man is a risk]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/taking-a-big-man-is-a-risk.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans are fascinated with 7-footers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2656.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2657.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2658.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2653.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2654.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2655.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2650.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2651.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2652.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2647.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2648.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2649.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thabeet comes with risk]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thabeet-comes-with-risk.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You would think Hasheem Thabeet is exactly what theThunder needs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2644.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2645.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2646.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2638.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder will have entries in the Orlando Pro Summer League and the Vegas Summer League. OKC played only in Orlando last year. "It just gives us more opportunity, more minutes, more time on the floor for our guys," GM Sam Presti said.  Russell Westbr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2639.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2640.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will have the third pick in the NBA Draft, up one spot from the pre-lottery position of fourth. Oklahoma City native Blake Griffin, who would have been a perfect fit with his hometown team, is headed to the lottery-winning Clippers. Based on d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presti says he's happy to be picking at No. 3]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presti-says-he-s-happy-to-be-picking-at-no-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What now?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Griffin, no problem]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-griffin-no-problem.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So we're going to have to do this the hard way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2629.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Sam Presti didn't judge the first season in Oklahoma City on the 23 wins. Instead, he remained focused on the big picture. 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He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2631.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The interim title was lifted off Scott Brooks, who will go into next season as the Thunder's full-time coach. Brooks led Oklahoma City to a 22-47 record after the 1-12 start under former coach P.J. Carlesimo. 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A person opening envelopes isn't exactly riveting television, but for many Oklahomans tonight's NBA Draft Lottery is must-see.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW-TO GUIDE TO WATCHING THE LOTTERY ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/how-to-guide-to-watching-the-lottery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans wanting to know what to ROOT for while watching the NBA Draft Lottery tonight must be familiar with the procedure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Griffin, no Rubio and no luck ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-griffin-no-rubio-and-no-luck-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No such luck. That was theWizards' fate in the NBA Draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J., on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA DRAFT LOTTERY ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-draft-lottery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Odds of landing No. 1 pick]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2620.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Sam Presti didn't judge the first season in Oklahoma City on the 23 wins. Instead, he remained focused on the big picture. "We know that it's one step in the process for us," Presti said. "We feel like we have made progress on an individ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2621.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2622.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The interim title was lifted off Scott Brooks, who will go into next season as the Thunder's full-time coach. Brooks led Oklahoma City to a 22-47 record after the 1-12 start under former coach P.J. Carlesimo. Brooks tweaked the lineup, built the offense a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneak preview for Presti]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/sneak-preview-for-presti.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder general manager Sam Presti will know whether Oklahoma City lands the No. 1 pick to select Blake Griffin before anyone else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock NBA draft: The top 14 picks]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mock-nba-draft-the-top-14-picks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning the draft lottery, the Clippers are almost certain to select Blake Griffin. NBAdraft.net projects the top 14 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin head and shoulders above other prospects]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/griffin-head-and-shoulders-above-other-prospects.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be one winner and 13 losers in the NBA draft lottery tonight. Blake Griffin's that much better than the other prospects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2627.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wafer a free agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A pretty sweet lottery simulation]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/a-pretty-sweet-lottery-simulation.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoman conducted its own draft lottery. There's one noticeable difference. We used jelly beans instead of ping pong balls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2616.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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Brooks tweaked the lineup, built the offense a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2618.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Sam Presti didn't judge the first season in Oklahoma City on the 23 wins. Instead, he remained focused on the big picture. "We know that it's one step in the process for us," Presti said. "We feel like we have made progress on an individ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2619.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2612.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2613.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The interim title was lifted off Scott Brooks, who will go into next season as the Thunder's full-time coach. Brooks led Oklahoma City to a 22-47 record after the 1-12 start under former coach P.J. Carlesimo. Brooks tweaked the lineup, built the offense a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2614.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Sam Presti didn't judge the first season in Oklahoma City on the 23 wins. Instead, he remained focused on the big picture. "We know that it's one step in the process for us," Presti said. "We feel like we have made progress on an individ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2615.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2608.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2609.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The interim title was lifted off Scott Brooks, who will go into next season as the Thunder's full-time coach. Brooks led Oklahoma City to a 22-47 record after the 1-12 start under former coach P.J. Carlesimo. Brooks tweaked the lineup, built the offense a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2610.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Sam Presti didn't judge the first season in Oklahoma City on the 23 wins. Instead, he remained focused on the big picture. "We know that it's one step in the process for us," Presti said. 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The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2596.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2597.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't always smooth during Year 1 in Oklahoma City, but the Thunder appear to be on the right track going forward with a talented nucleus and plenty of roster flexibility. The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commissioners chat about the future of sports]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/commissioners-chat-about-the-future-of-sports.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The economy. Fighting. Twitter? When brought together, the major sports bosses had a lot to discuss, Peter Schrager says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2586.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2587.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The OKC Thunder Fans Are Adorable, Kinda Dumb [Nba] ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/the-okc-thunder-fans-are-adorable-kinda-dumb-[nba]-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Gawker Media delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS New ``D'' a sight to see ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba-playoffs-new-``d-a-sight-to-see-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Notes from the Round 2 lidlifter. ?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft Lottery Challenge Finalists Chosen ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/draft-lottery-challenge-finalists-chosen-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (The Daily Oklahoman delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In NBA, life's in the fast lane]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/in-nba-life-s-in-the-fast-lane.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Oklahoma, fall weddings often are planned around the Sooners' and Cowboys' football schedules.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets a good lesson for OKC ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-a-good-lesson-for-okc-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (The Daily Oklahoman delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 'long' on versatility]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-long-on-versatility.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take a close look at this year's NBA playoff rosters and a strong similarity can be found between the postseason rotations and theThunder's developing young core.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2579.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't always smooth during Year 1 in Oklahoma City, but the Thunder appear to be on the right track going forward with a talented nucleus and plenty of roster flexibility. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2559.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2560.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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Odom (15.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) A. Kirilenko (10.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) / T. Ariza (12.0 ppg, 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2563.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2553.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2556.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz vs. Lakers STAPLES CENTER Today, 8:30 p.m. TV: TNT/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 3-1 PROBABLE STARTERS C. Boozer (23.3 ppg, 14.3 rpg) / L. Odom (15.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) A. Kirilenko (10.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) / T. Ariza (12.0 ppg, 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2557.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2547.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. The second-year small forward turned in a spectacular season, even if few noticed, to firmly cement himself as the franchise player. Durant finished sixth in the league in scoring at more than 25 points per game. He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2548.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2549.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't always smooth during Year 1 in Oklahoma City, but the Thunder appear to be on the right track going forward with a talented nucleus and plenty of roster flexibility. The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010-11 could be Thunder's year]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/2010-11-could-be-thunder-s-year.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder will be a long shot to reach the playoffs next season. But 2010-11 looks very realistic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2551.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz vs. Lakers STAPLES CENTER Today, 8:30 p.m. TV: TNT/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 3-1 PROBABLE STARTERS C. Boozer (23.3 ppg, 14.3 rpg) / L. Odom (15.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) A. Kirilenko (10.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) / T. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2543.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2544.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2538.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2539.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2541.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2532.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2535.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EnergySolutions Arena Today, 7 p.m. TV: ESPN/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 2-1 Game notes The No. 1 seed Lakers are two wins away from taking the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series from the No. 8 seed Jazz. ... Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2536.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2527.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbrook finishes far back in Rookie of the Year voting ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/westbrook-finishes-far-back-in-rookie-of-the-year-voting-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the NBA's announcement of Chicago's Derrick Rose as the runaway winner of the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year award on Wednesday came another tell-tale sign of just how far under the radar the Thunder flew throughout much of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2531.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't always smooth during Year 1 in Oklahoma City, but the Thunder appear to be on the right track going forward with a talented nucleus and plenty of roster flexibility. The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2524.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2525.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2521.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2522.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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He als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2510.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't always smooth during Year 1 in Oklahoma City, but the Thunder appear to be on the right track going forward with a talented nucleus and plenty of roster flexibility. The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rockets-summary--2511.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Replay gets a look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2505.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2500.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2501.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings have best shot at Griffin ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/kings-have-best-shot-at-griffin-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NORMAN The NBA season is over. The race to select Blake Griffin number one overall in the June 25 draft has just begun. Well, it's not really a race. That would involve skill. 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Brooks would say o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Presti touts Thunder's flexibility]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/patient-presti-touts-thunder-s-flexibility.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if Tyson Chandler didn't end up coming to Oklahoma City because the Thunder rescinded a midseason trade, the situation still sent a message that the relocated franchise might be willing to use some of that extra salary cap room if the right deal surf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roundup-spurs-win-division-title-from-late-finley-duncan-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroicsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? 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The franchise has seven first-round picks in the next three years, including tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2481.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If the players got to vote, it appears they would want interim coach Scott Brooks to get the job fulltime. The Oklahoman newspaper polled all 15 players and 13, including Kevin Durant, were in favor of Brooks returning next season. Chucky Atkins decline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2482.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kevin Durant. 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But rather than one specific area, Brooks is looking for across-the-board im]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks to continue as Thunder head coach]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/brooks-to-continue-as-thunder-head-coach.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder officials say Scott Brooks will continue as the team's head coach after taking over early in the season for P.J. Carlesimo.General manager Sam Presti said Wednesday that Brooks proved his ability to communicate with a young team whil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2473.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Even though the regular season isn't quite over, plans for the summer league team are in full swing. 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Players expected to participate include Russell Westbrook, Kyle Weaver, D.J. White, Shaun Livingston, Serge Ibaka and last year's second-round draft pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2468.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Kyle Weaver, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Guard Chucky Atkins, Forward D.J. 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"Both tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2464.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Three Thunder players -- Jeff Green, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook -- had double-doubles against Charlotte, and Nenad Krstic finished with 19 points and nine rebounds. The outburst from all quarters was needed, as the game remained in doubt up the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2465.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Kyle Weaver, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. 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Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Guard Chucky Atkins, Forward D.J. White, Forward Nick Collison, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2449.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder wrapped up the home portion of their first season in Oklahoma City on Friday night. The team and the fans formed a fast and emotional bond despite the struggles on the court. "They have embraced our players and that's great to see," OKC coach ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2450.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The mission for the Thunder going into the last few games is obvious, according to budding star Kevin Durant. "We need to win," he said. "There is no better way to say it. We just need to get a little bit of momentum and get better and take steps forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Bucks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-bucks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following a win over the defending World Champions last month, Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said it was one of his squad's best efforts of the season.Since then, though, the first-year Bucks coach hasn't enjoyed many strong performances from his team.Out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 84, Bobcats 81]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-84-bobcats-81.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing a daunting four-game road trip to finish the season, the string holding up the Charlotte Bobcats' postseason hopes seemed bound to snap eventually.Kevin Durant and the Thunder took care of that in the final home game of their inaugural season in Ok]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Sefolosha dislocates left index finger]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-sefolosha-dislocates-left-index-finger.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting guard Thabo Sefolosha left the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against Charlotte after dislocating his left index finger.Sefolosha was taken to the locker room with 33.2 seconds left before halftime after a play when Nenad Krstic put back a missed f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NUGGETS 122, THUNDER 112 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nuggets-122-thunder-112-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER - Six players for the Denver Nuggets played their roles to perfection on Wednesday night, but it took just two to deliver the knockout punch against the Thunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denver coach George Karl has high praise for Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/denver-coach-george-karl-has-high-praise-for-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before his team tipped off against the Thunder on Wednesday night, Denver coach George Karl had rave reviews for what he sees in store for Oklahoma City's future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2441.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Guard Chucky Atkins, Forward D.J. White, Forward Nick Collison, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2442.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting blown out by 53 points in their previous two home games, the Thunder finally showed some fight before leaving for Wednesday's trip to Denver. Oklahoma City battled the Spurs, which shouldn't be surprising, before falling short in the fourth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2443.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Denver's George Karl joins a long list of NBA coaches enamored with Oklahoma City's prospects going forward. The three-man core of Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook has caught Karl's eye. "I love the nucleus of their team," Karl said. "It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan takes over ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/duncan-takes-over-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan averaged 20 points and 12.7 rebounds in four games against the Thunder this season, but he turned in his best performance Tuesday night (25 points, 15 rebounds). Oklahoma City led much of the first three quarters before Duncan scored three bask]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPURS 99, THUNDER 89]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-99-thunder-89.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Those final few thousand who stood and cheered as the final seconds trickled off the game clock Tuesday night could have been San Antonio Spurs fans applauding their team's 99-89 victory over the Thunder inside the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/bobcats-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than a week left in the regular season, the Charlotte Bobcats still have a chance of clinching the franchise's first playoff berth. Their remaining schedule won't make it easy for them, though.The Bobcats become the first team in 12 years to clo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder players lend hands for home makeover 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-players-lend-hands-for-home-makeover-2447.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Ethel Ann Cheatham went seeking help to fix the bathroom in her modest home, she ended up with quite a scene.There in her living room was Kevin Durant helping replace light bulbs while the Oklahoma City Thunder's two 7-foot centers installed the new ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2432.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Guard Chucky Atkins, Forward D.J. White, Forward Nick Collison, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2433.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting blown out by 53 points in their previous two home games, the Thunder finally showed some fight before leaving for Wednesday's trip to Denver. Oklahoma City battled the Spurs, which shouldn't be surprising, before falling short in the fourth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2434.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Denver's George Karl joins a long list of NBA coaches enamored with Oklahoma City's prospects going forward. The three-man core of Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook has caught Karl's eye.  "I love the nucleus of their team," Karl said. "It']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder players lend hands for home makeover]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-players-lend-hands-for-home-makeover.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Ethel Ann Cheatham went seeking help to fix the bathroom in her modest home, she ended up with quite a scene.There in her living room was Kevin Durant helping replace light bulbs while the Oklahoma City Thunder's two 7-foot centers installed the new ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets fight off Thunder for 8th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nuggets-fight-off-thunder-for-8th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ideally, the Denver Nuggets wanted to jump on the Oklahoma City Thunder early and coast to a win before flying out to Los Angeles for their showdown with the Lakers.Instead, they had to fight like crazy before coming up big in the fourth quarter for a 122]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race for Most Improved Player Award ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/race-for-most-improved-player-award-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at the leading candidates for the Most Improved Award.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's a vote for Thunder's Durant]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/here-s-a-vote-for-thunder-s-durant.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two of the candidates for this year's Most Improved Player Award strutted their stuff inside the Ford Center on Sunday night, but neither Thunder forward Kevin Durant nor Indiana's Danny Granger will take home the hardware.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBAKA UPDATE 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ibaka-update-2439.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he is pleased with the development of Serge Ibaka, the 24th overall pick in last year's draft, who is playing professionally in Spain this season. Ibaka, a 6-foot-10 power forward, will join the Thunder's summer lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackluster effort ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lackluster-effort-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Scott Brooks told the team Saturday at practice that the effort in a 35-point loss to Portland on Friday night was unacceptable. His message must have fallen on deaf ears.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2427.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nenad Krstic. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Guard Chucky Atkins, Forward D.J. White, Forward Nick Collison, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-2428.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Thunder limping to the end of the season? It sure looks that way after Indiana routed Oklahoma City at home Sunday.  "That wasn't the completive spirit I wanted to see out of our team tonight," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said after the 117-99 setb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2429.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder and Spurs both have separate two-game losing streaks heading into Tuesday's matchup in Oklahoma City. The Thunder have dropped their last two overall, while San Antonio lost two straight to OKC.  Despite trailing the Spurs by 28 games in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder Preview 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-thunder-preview-2430.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After suffering their biggest loss in nearly three months in a matchup with the owner of the NBA's best record, the San Antonio Spurs will try to bounce back against a team with one of the league's worst.The Oklahoma City Thunder, however, haven't played ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Hornets 94 Game 77: Sunday at New Orleans Arena Jazz's 41 points are a season-high for the first quarter, and a Hornets opponent season-high Ronnie Brewer scores 12 of his team-high 23 points on 6-of-6 field shooting in the opening quarter Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-2420.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder and Spurs both have separate two-game losing streaks heading into Tuesday's matchup in Oklahoma City. The Thunder have dropped their last two overall, while San Antonio lost two straight to OKC.  Despite trailing the Spurs by 28 games in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-2421.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:15:20 GMT</pu
