2015-16 OKC Thunder

[Throckmorton]

Lottery on May 19, draft on June 25. Thunder will likely have the 14th pick.

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Sources: Thunder to evaluate Scott Brooks' future as coach

By Adrian Wojnarowski
1 hour ago
Yahoo Sports

The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to spend time evaluating the partnership with coach Scott Brooks before committing to bring him back for the final year on his contract, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Brooks is guaranteed for the 2015-16 season on his deal, with the Thunder holding a team option for 2016-17, sources told Yahoo Sports.

Oklahoma City missed the playoffs for the first time in six years on Wednesday, finishing 45-37 with superstar Kevin Durant lost for most of the year. Thunder general manager Sam Presti has to decide an organizational direction for the final year of Durant's contract, and that will include a decision about whether Brooks is ultimately the coach most capable of delivering a healthy Thunder roster to a championship. Brooks is well liked within the organization and has forged close relationships with management and players in his seven years as head coach.

Several league sources close to Brooks have doubts about his job security.

If a change comes, University of Florida coach Billy Donovan could emerge as a serious candidate to coach Oklahoma City, league sources said. Presti has a longstanding friendship with Donovan, a two-time national championship coach who has been open about his interest in moving to the NBA.

[Laramie]

Nothing less than the 14th pick:

Throughout all the 2014-15 NBA season, our Oklahoma City Thunder has been hit with adversity; it's time to put on the charm. The Thunder will have 0.5% chance to get that top pick. There are 13 teams ahead of the Thunder with better odds.



Could this be our year?

The Lakers' pick will be sent to the Suns if it falls outside the top five as a condition of an earlier trade.

The Heat's pick will be sent to the 76ers if it falls outside the top 10 as a condition of an earlier trade.

A random draw will break the tie between the Jazz and Pacers and determine which team gets an additional .1% shot at the No. 1 pick.

NBA lottery 2015: Draft odds for every team

[dankrutka]

Just realized... Probably should start posting here: Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder near multiyear deal on coaching job

[Urbanized]

Guh

[AP]

Woj saying a five year deal with Billy Donovan has been agreed upon.

[Anonymous.]

I am excited for this coming season!

[Throckmorton]

Billy Donovan press conference in OKC happening now

Thunder Live | Oklahoma City Thunder

[Mel]

Hope he brought his Zyrtec.

[Laramie]

Oklahoma City Thunder Talk - Rumors:

HoopsHype - Oklahoma City Thunder Rumors

Billy Donovan has the charm of Scott Brooks; he will bring more variety to the team, which should allow him to be a better extension.

[OKCJapan]

I just saw Donovan's exit/farwell press conference in Florida. From a personal standpoint, Billy Donovan is class personified. That should translate to the court.

Billy Donovan Farewell Press Conference 5-4-15 - GatorVision | Florida Gators Official Site for Live & On-Demand Sports Video

[Mel]

I am excited for this coming season!

I am buying a new neck brace for next season. Is it Fall yet?

[Throckmorton]

Uni-Watch.com EXCLUSIVE: Next Season’s NBA Christmas Uniforms



Caveat:

Remember, we don’t yet know which teams will be playing on Dec. 25, or even how many games there will be on that date, because the NBA hasn’t yet released the 2015-16 schedule. (For reference, last year there were five games on Christmas.) So we won’t be seeing all of these designs on the court, but the designs were developed months ago, so they did one for every team, just in case.

The NBA usually releases the schedule around the beginning of August.

[Urbanized]

I like those way better than the cursed alternate unis from the past few seasons. I would like to see a statistical breakdown, but I honestly believe their introduction was the beginning of The Troubles. Just like the stupid OU mascots ruined OU football.

[Jake]

The Oklahoma City Brewers.

[okatty]

Thunder have an almost 99% chance to land the 14th pick when the lottery picks happen tomorrow night. Drama likely will be over early - if Thunder name is pulled out of hat first then they are 14th. If not, they are guaranteed of a top 3 pick. Hey 1 in 100 is better than 1 in a million!!

[sooner88]

Marc Stein is saying that there's a strong chance that Monty Williams will be Billy Donavon's top assistant

[gopokes88]

Marc Stein is saying that there's a strong chance that Monty Williams will be Billy Donavon's top assistant

And the source god (woj) says it's a done deal. Huge huge addition for okc.

[sooner88]

And the source god (woj) says it's a done deal. Huge huge addition for okc.

Such a big pick up... Has had multiple years experience in the NBA and with coaching a young superstar in Anthony Davis.

[okatty]

Oklahoma City Thunder in talks with former Orlando Magic coach James Borrego about assistant coach job

[Anonymous.]

Wow. OKC pulling out all the stops in the coaching department this season.

Such a stark contrast to the last 3 years.

I am excited for the season, but I am still indifferent on seeing Durant is still in his boot.... On one foot, he is [smartly] staying off the injury, on the other foot, maybe it is still stubborn enough to pain him.

[okatty]

Wow. OKC pulling out all the stops in the coaching department this season.

Such a stark contrast to the last 3 years.

I am excited for the season, but I am still indifferent on seeing Durant is still in his boot.... On one foot, he is [smartly] staying off the injury, on the other foot, maybe it is still stubborn enough to pain him.

Yes, looks like they want to make sure BD has plenty of NBA experience on the bench with him!

[Throckmorton]

Come back, Mo!


Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 12h12 hours ago

Hearing Maurice Cheeks has emerged as increasingly serious target for OKC as Thunder seek to put another former HC on Billy Donovan's staff

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 12h12 hours ago

Maurice Cheeks addendum: Cheeks' good relationship with Russ Westbrook after his first OKC stint would make him handy aide to Billy Donovan

[Laramie]

Come back, Mo!


Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 12h12 hours ago

Hearing Maurice Cheeks has emerged as increasingly serious target for OKC as Thunder seek to put another former HC on Billy Donovan's staff

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 12h12 hours ago

Maurice Cheeks addendum: Cheeks' good relationship with Russ Westbrook after his first OKC stint would make him handy aide to Billy Donovan

Westbrook's pacifier = Maurice 'MO' Cheeks

[okatty]

Mo would be good! Like the idea of these NBA coaches with lots of experience both as assistants and even head coaches being with team! Hopefully good mix of new ideas from Donovan and some tried and true experience as well.

[ljbab728]

The Vegas odds for next season have the Thunder tied with Golden State right behind Cleveland.

Las Vegas likes Cleveland Cavaliers as winner of 2016 Finals