Did I say nervous?... I meant embaressed lol. And I just wish our arena could hold at least 1,000 more people even though its impossible to get an all star game here.

Why in the world would you be embarassed?

Considering Houston's crowd was absolutely awful during All-Star week, you shouldn't feel too embarrassed.

Why in the world would you be embarassed?

Because of the size of the arena.. I wish more seats were added and perhaps more spacious so people wouldn't have to stand while someone's trying to get to their seat.

Lebron is the better player, but I'm not convinced that Miami is the better team. I think OKC can get to 4 wins first in a best of 7...they just need to do it.

Thunder vs. Heat: Why Oklahoma City's offense didn't function correctly - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/2013/2/15/3992146/thunder-vs-heat-score-recap-breakdown-nba-2013)

Lebron is the better player, but I'm not convinced that Miami is the better team. I think OKC can get to 4 wins first in a best of 7...they just need to do it.

Thunder vs. Heat: Why Oklahoma City's offense didn't function correctly - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/2013/2/15/3992146/thunder-vs-heat-score-recap-breakdown-nba-2013)

I'm not convinced that OKC will make it to the WCF, but that's just me.

I'm not convinced that OKC will make it to the WCF, but that's just me.

Will be tougher this year for sure especially since our bench is weaker this year with only Martin and Collison playing worth a damn

Because of the size of the arena.. I wish more seats were added and perhaps more spacious so people wouldn't have to stand while someone's trying to get to their seat.

You may not be happy about it but it's certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. It's far from being the worst NBA arena.

I'm not convinced that OKC will make it to the WCF, but that's just me.

It would be in OKC's best interest to win the West before the playoffs, not so much for Home Court, but so that the Clips and Spurs have to fight it out in the western conference semis. Otherwise, OKC will likely have to go through both teams.

If the season ended today, we'd be playing the Jazz...Think about that for a second...

Surprised no one here has mentioned it. But rumor/trade mill is turning - OKC is shopping Eric Maynor and the asking price is high.

Deadline is 2pm Thursday to deal.

Mark Rogers mentioned a couple of websites to go to for rumor mill type stuff but I forgot em already. I think one was hoopsrumors.com or something like that.

New rumors I saw today...

Perkins to Phoenix
Maynor to Utah
Kevin Garnett to OKC....but for who??

Perkins and Lamb for Gortat and Tucker... I would do this trade for sure.

Though I think Lamb has the potential to be very Rudy Gay-esque

New rumors I saw today...

Perkins to Phoenix
Maynor to Utah
Kevin Garnett to OKC....but for who??

one garnett rumor is KG to okc perkins maynor jones and the toronto pick to boston ..

If the season ended today, we'd be playing the Jazz...Think about that for a second...

Nooooo not the Jazz! ......................... -_- give me a break. It will be 4-1 at least.

Interesting....Perkins is not playing tonite. They say a knee sprain is to blame. Could this be a cover so they can announce his trade tomorrow????

Interesting....Perkins is not playing tonite. They say a knee sprain is to blame. Could this be a cover so they can announce his trade tomorrow????

Listening to WWLS, Traber received a message from a reliable source saying he really did injure his knee, but you never know, cause if the source is within the organization then, yeah, I'd say it's a cover up.

A coworker at one of our other stores said he heard (and remember, this is total speculation/rumor) Jermain O'Neal, Marcus Teague, and Gortat for Lamb, Maynor, Perkins and our first round draft pick. I like it more than I don't like it if it's true.

Listening to WWLS, Traber received a message from a reliable source saying he really did injure his knee, but you never know, cause if the source is within the organization then, yeah, I'd say it's a cover up.

A coworker at one of our other stores said he heard (and remember, this is total speculation/rumor) Jermain O'Neal, Marcus Teague, and Gortat for Lamb, Maynor, Perkins and our first round draft pick. I like it more than I don't like it if it's true.


I like Perk, and I hope he stays.

Demarcus Cousins is the only center I would want on the team if they are doing any trades-there's always a lot of talk about how OKC needs a big down low that is consistent offensively. But DMC is a headcase and we'd probably have to trade Ibaka to get him.

Would they trade Thabo for someone who puts up more offense?

I don't know what the trade will be, but it seems like they usually make some trade each year.

Its been brutal not having any games on this last week!

Marcus Teague

Marquis Teague??

I like Perk, and I hope he stays.

Demarcus Cousins is the only center I would want on the team if they are doing any trades-there's always a lot of talk about how OKC needs a big down low that is consistent offensively. But DMC is a headcase and we'd probably have to trade Ibaka to get him.

Would they trade Thabo for someone who puts up more offense?

I don't know what the trade will be, but it seems like they usually make some trade each year.

Its been brutal not having any games on this last week!

We already made the trade...We gave Harden to the Rockets for a treasure-chest of assets.

And we didn't make a trade last year...We picked Fisher up off a waiver, I believe, after the trade deadline.

Marquis Teague??

Regardless of how you spell it--never heard of the kid

Once again, The thunder cannot finish out a team. They were up 10 with 6min to go and during that stretch, they scored 8 points. 5 of them from the foul line. This team has got some real issues. This is 3 losses in a row. The Thunder have picked one of the worst times to let down. Hope for better things next game though.

Regardless of how you spell it--never heard of the kid

He's Jeff Teague's (Atlanta Hawks) younger brother. He plays for the Bulls so I'm not sure how his name comes into play.

I'm watching this Celtics-Lakers game and this dude is screaming "KEVIN, KEVIN , KEVIN..... KEVIN!!!!" at Kevin Garnett like KG just stole his fudge pop and ran with it.

Once again, The thunder cannot finish out a team. They were up 10 with 6min to go and during that stretch, they scored 8 points. 5 of them from the foul line. This team has got some real issues. This is 3 losses in a row. The Thunder have picked one of the worst times to let down. Hope for better things next game though.

I have watched this team grow every season, we are fine, We are going to the NBA Finals!

I have watched this team grow every season, we are fine, We are going to the NBA Finals!

Being in the stands doesn't count. ;)

The team's defense needs some work. It's terrible.

I have watched this team grow every season, we are fine, We are going to the NBA Finals!

OKC will not come CLOSE to being in the finals, get real. No doubt they are a good team, but OKC will get knocked out in the first round. This team is terrible compared to years past, so inconsistent it is pathetic....all year.

OKC will not come CLOSE to being in the finals, get real. No doubt they are a good team, but OKC will get knocked out in the first round. This team is terrible compared to years past, so inconsistent it is pathetic....all year.

By who?? Utah?? Are you kidding me?!!! Because we have a rare 3 game losing streak and every body wants to throw in the towel. Its post all star break and every team ahead of the Lakers wants to win and make sure they dont go to the playoffs.

All the critics will dissapear once playoff time comes. I would rather hit a slump now than at the end of the reg season - into playoffs.

Thabo was great last night, I really wonder about he and Russ's relationship. I think it is strictly professional and nothing more - therefore I fear Thabo is prevented a lot of touches during the game as he tends to play with Russ in rotation.

They have to make some adjustments...three L's in a row is unacceptable...Durant and Westbrook don't have any help....Sefalosha doesn't play like that every night...They had a 10 point lead with down the stretch and they blew it...they just let Harden go off...that was amazing...I bet Presti is scratching his head on letting Harden get away...

They have to make some adjustments...three L's in a row is unacceptable...Durant and Westbrook don't have any help....Sefalosha doesn't play like that every night...They had a 10 point lead with down the stretch and they blew it...they just let Harden go off...that was amazing...I bet Presti is scratching his head on letting Harden get away...


Why do people think Presti wanted to ditch Harden? He did everything he could to keep him, in fact he waited until the last minute essentially.

Harden said he would sacrifice more money to stay in OKC - but when it came to putting ink on paper, Harden and his agent turned away. Presti did the only thing he could, he had to trade Harden's value or else he would have just left for his max contract anyways. Harden and his agent removed himself from OKC - not the other way around.




Our "need a basket" plays are too predictable, RW or KD charging into lane flailing to get a call, or one of them chunks up a three ball.

They are both double teamed so many times in these situations, why they don't pass to an open Martin or Sefolosha is very frustrating. [last night, Russ did pass to an open Thabo in this situation, he just missed]


Also Reggie showed his youngster status last night by fouling on purpose when it was unecessary.

We could have kept Harden for the remainder of the season, and made a run for a title...now its not looking to good. They need to sacrifice some players to get a good player to help K-Mart score off the bench. We need a shooter, somebody like a J.J. Barrea (Timberwolves), Aaron Affalo (Magic), or Danny Green (Spurs), somebody who can just flat out shoot...jeez

My trade: Perry Jones, Maynor, and 1st rd pick for Danny Green (Spurs). I would have Danny Green come off the bench with K-Mart...talk about 3pt show...wow...

Good thing you're not our GM. Letting Harden ride on the Thunder for this season would have meant he can go to whatever team he wants for his max $$ - and the Thunder get NOTHING.

Trading his value was the whole point of the ultimatum given to him by Presti. You don't simply let an all-star leave your team for free - you get something in return. NBA is a business.



Martin needs to be more assertive in getting touches, IMO.

Over the last 5 games Danny Green has shot 17-33 from 3pt range, 52%, wow.....

Maynor has been traded to Portland for a 'trade exception' in return.

The Thunder traded a future second-round pick to New York in exchange for Ronnie Brewer. I wish we would've picked up Iman Shumpert instead of Brewer, but o'well.

This trade has prevented me from going off on some thunder fans.. Its just very agrivating that hardley anyone gives Kevin Martin credit.

Well, Brewer is exactly the kind of players I was asking for in my post above. I hope he works out. Great at getting rebounds and shutting down 2nd chance points and seems to handle the ball really well (low turnovers).

I can't wait to see him play.

He's not the greatest shooter -- he's probably a worse shooter than Sefalosha -- but he can flat out play defense. A solid defender to throw at LeBron and/or Wade if we get back to the Finals.

Liggins has become a stud as well, so we're set on perimeter defenders IMO.

This trade has prevented me from going off on some thunder fans.. Its just very agrivating that hardley anyone gives Kevin Martin credit.

Who do you know that is not giving K-Mart credit?? Don't go off on them. Obviously they're stupid enough that if you did, it'd go in one ear and out the other...

My trade: Perry Jones, Maynor, and 1st rd pick for Danny Green (Spurs). I would have Danny Green come off the bench with K-Mart...talk about 3pt show...wow...

No way I take that if I'm San Antonio...not even for the TOR pick

3 Game losing streak is now history! It has been 366 games since the Thunder had their last 3 game losing streak not counting the NBA Finals.

The Thunder just suffocated the Bulls tonight, a team who plays hard EVERY night. The Bulls shot 29% which is the lowest of any team this season, the next lowest was the Bobcats with 29.11%..... Against the Thunder... Now how do you like THEM apples?!

Sounds like we're re-signing Derek Fisher.

Gonna guess that PJIII, Lamb, and Orton get left off the playoff roster.

Sounds like we're re-signing Derek Fisher.

Gonna guess that PJIII, Lamb, and Orton get left off the playoff roster.According to Yahoo sports he'll sign today. If true I like it. He played a part in the Thunder stretch run and playoff run last season. Hopefully we'll see the same this time around.

The second coming of D Fish!

The second coming of D Fish!

Looks like it!

Derick Fisher reportedly to re-sign with Oklahoma City Thunder | The Point Forward - SI.com (http://nba.si.com/2013/02/25/derek-fisher-sign-thunder-mavericks)

Guess he's still hunting for that sixth ring!

Will he wear #38 now, in keeping with the number=age tradition he set last season? :tongue:

This news ... does not make me sad. Not at all.

This news ... does not make me sad. Not at all.

Agree. With Maynor gone, we could use another solid option at the point. Reggie plays well at times, but is uneven.

But really, more than anything, it's that steadying veteran influence. The team has had flashes of brilliance this season, but seems to have trouble with focus from time to time. I think Derek had a calming and encouraging affect on the team last season, and I think he can again. This definitely bodes well for a title run.

Agree. With Maynor gone, we could use another solid option at the point. Reggie plays well at times, but is uneven.

But really, more than anything, it's that steadying veteran influence. The team has had flashes of brilliance this season, but seems to have trouble with focus from time to time. I think Derek had a calming and encouraging affect on the team last season, and I think he can again. This definitely bodes well for a title run.Absolutely. Fisher's effect went way beyond his stats. The same should happen again. Also, Brewer is supposed to be active for the Hornets game. I'm anxious to see just how they work him into playing minutes.

I would love to see Fisher eventually take a coaching position somewhere. I think he helped us out off the court as much as on last year. Maybe more.

I would love to see Fisher eventually take a coaching position somewhere. I think he helped us out off the court as much as on last year. Maybe more.

Fish would definitely make a great coach.

I am not a Thunder fan but what is the point of signing Fisher? I doubt he is going to help the Thunder in anything

I am not a Thunder fan but what is the point of signing Fisher? I doubt he is going to help the Thunder in anything

They needed a solid PG. Plus he's a big time leader. Sheesh dude. :)

Veteran leadership is always an asset for a young team in the playoffs.

He's not a BAD player by any means. This move would be worrisome if Reggie was really sucking it up and *this* was our answer. However, Reggie looks pretty good so far, and I think Fisher will be more of a 3rd string PG.

In a massively reduced role, a player the caliber of Fisher quickly becomes a wonderful asset on and off the court:

1. We can count on him to handle the ball well (and we really have needed one more ball handler for 5 to 10 possessions/game)
2. We can count on him to not make stupid mistakes
3. We can count on him to lead the team in a positive manner, and to provide good advice to Westbrook and more importantly at this point, Reggie.
4. We have proven, reliable depth at the PG position should Reggie show major issues in the playoffs.
5. Russ and Reggie are both SGs playing the PG position...occasionally, it is nice to have a real PG run the offense and free up KD/Russ/Reggie to exploit other areas on the court.


This isn't the missing piece to win it all, but it's depth for that 11th/12th roster spot that is better than relying on unproven rookies like Lamb or PJIII.

If OKC keeps his minutes to 8 or less under normal circumstances, then I think this is a sensible, savvy, beneficial move to make. If Brooks plays him 20 minutes...well, I'll be happy to just make the WCF, let alone win them.

Veteran leadership is always an asset for a young team in the playoffs.

He's not a BAD player by any means. This move would be worrisome if Reggie was really sucking it up and *this* was our answer. However, Reggie looks pretty good so far, and I think Fisher will be more of a 3rd string PG.

In a massively reduced role, a player the caliber of Fisher quickly becomes a wonderful asset on and off the court:

1. We can count on him to handle the ball well (and we really have needed one more ball handler for 5 to 10 possessions/game)
2. We can count on him to not make stupid mistakes
3. We can count on him to lead the team in a positive manner, and to provide good advice to Westbrook and more importantly at this point, Reggie.
4. We have proven, reliable depth at the PG position should Reggie show major issues in the playoffs.
5. Russ and Reggie are both SGs playing the PG position...occasionally, it is nice to have a real PG run the offense and free up KD/Russ/Reggie to exploit other areas on the court.


This isn't the missing piece to win it all, but it's depth for that 11th/12th roster spot that is better than relying on unproven rookies like Lamb or PJIII.

If OKC keeps his minutes to 8 or less under normal circumstances, then I think this is a sensible, savvy, beneficial move to make. If Brooks plays him 20 minutes...well, I'll be happy to just make the WCF, let alone win them.

neither Russ or Reggie are SG they are both PG and russ is one of the top 3 in the NBA

neither Russ or Reggie are SG they are both PG and russ is one of the top 3 in the NBA

It's no secret that Russel Westbrook is a SG that is playing & has even adapted to being a PG. I don't know about Reggie.

It's no secret that Russel Westbrook is a SG that is playing & has even adapted to being a PG. I don't know about Reggie.

just because some people say it doesn't make it true ... russ is a PG and a great one at that

for those that say he is a SG they must think Derrik Rose is also not a pg because Russ and Rose have pretty much been the exact same player in the nba