Thunder Team Report
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:04:04 PST)

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 reputation, or physical enough to patrol the paint.

But looks can be deceiving. Oklahoma City went into Friday fifth in the NBA in blocked shots at 5.5. Yes, undersized power forward Jeff Green (1.1) is leading the way, but Thomas, Collison, Thabo Sefolosha and Kevin Durant average nearly one per game.

"We're doing a good job with our weak side," Thunder coach Brooks said of the defense. "Last year we struggled guarding the ball.

Thunder send Mullens, Weaver to D-League
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:27:03 PST)
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 him that night in a trade. He has yet to play in a game this season.

Van Gundy's light touch lifts Magic
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:00 PST)
After Dwight Howard told Stan Van Gundy his negativity was bringing down the Magic, the coach changed approach.

Game to pay attention to: Magic vs. Celtics
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:32 PST)
Orlando at Boston It could be a three-game night, or it might be a 10-game night. Doesn't matter.

Thunder's Livingston has knee staples removed
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:47 PST)
Oklahoma City forward Shaun Livingston had surgery Tuesday to remove staples from an earlier procedure on his left knee and is expected to be out three to four weeks. "Everything went well," coach Scott Brooks said before the Thunder played the Heat in Miami. "It was minor surgery." Livingston has spent nearly three years trying to recover from tearing three ligaments in an ugly...

Winner of the free NBA League Pass broadband account
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:45:00 PST)
After meticulously wading through numerous qualified (and some not so qualified) entries, Ball Don't Lie is...