
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 Atkins didn't enjoy a long run with the Thunder after being acquired from Denver on January 7 2009. He appeared in 18 games for OKC, averaging 3.9 points and 1.7 assists.
--G Kyle Weaver underwent successful surgery to repair the extensor tendon in his left thumb. Weaver, who tore the tendon during the Summer League in Las Vegas, is expected to be fully recovered for the start of training camp.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--G Thabo Sefolosha (dislocated finger) didn't play the last several games of the season as a precautionary measure. He didn't need surgery.
--G Desmond Mason (knee surgery) is expected to make a full recovery. He'll be ready for training camp if he remains with the team.
--G Kyle Weaver (thumb surgery) is expected to be fine by training camp.
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 project who started only two games during his freshman and only season in college. Good hands and athletic.
Robert Vaden, G, 6-5, Alabama-Birmingham (second round) -- Averaged 17.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a senior. Fastest player in UAB history to reach the 1,000-point scoring plateau.