--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 vs. Memphis, followed by a matchup with the Lakers on July 14. The Thunder will then play three-consecutive days beginning July 16 against San Antonio, followed by Chicago and Dallas. --Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook were invited to participate in the 2009 USA Basketball Men's National Team mini-camp. The camp runs July 23-25 in Las Vegas. Team trainer Joe Sharpe is also scheduled to attend.
"We are pleased to have members of our organization contributing to the efforts and goals of USA Basketball," general manager Sam Presti said. "This is another opportunity for our players and staff to gain experience and continue their development. We are grateful for the opportunity that USA Basketball has presented to the Thunder."
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I can create my own shots and I definitely like to create for others, as you've seen at Arizona State. Just having the floor open and playing along with other great players, it makes the game that much easier." -- top draft choice James Harden.
