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Durant is Back in his Comfort Zone at Small Forward
The most fascinating storyline in Oklahoma City, one that will have ramifications for years to come and could very well determine the future of the Thunder, concerns Kevin Durant--specifically, the decision by interim Coach Scott Brooks to shift Durant back to his natural position, small forward.
Kevin Durant is Doing Just Fine at Forward - EmptyTheBench.com
Kevin Durant is Doing Just Fine at Forward - EmptyTheBench.com
emptythebench.com — Scottie Brooks first significant move as head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder is looking like a... good one. After starting at shooting guard for the first 92 games of his career, Brooks moved franchise cornerstone Kevin Durant to small forward. (more) Kevin Durant is Doing Just Fine at Forward - ...
The Thunder Rolls...Its Coach: Carlesimo Out, Brooks In by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Don`t judge Scotty Brooks by wins and losses, because Oklahoma City is going to be a bad... team. Judge him by how Kevin Durant develops on his watch. (more) The Thunder Rolls...Its Coach: Carlesimo Out, Brooks In ...
Thunder fires P.J. Carlesimo after 1-12 start
Thunder fires P.J. Carlesimo after 1-12 start
newsok.com — Assistant Scott Brooks named interim coach The Oklahoma City Thunder has fired coached P.J. Carlesimo . >... Assistant coach Scott Brooks has been named the interim coach and will take the helm immediately with tonight’s game at New Orleans . > The ... (more) Thunder fires P.J. Carlesimo after 1-12 start
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BallerBlogger.com — ... ‘Whether he plays or not, we will make that decision internally (before the game).’” Lakers.com:  “Lakers center Andrew Bynum suffered an injury to his right foot in Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Nets. MRI and CT scan results show that a small bone spur chipped off and is the cause of Bynum’s pain and inflammation. Bynum’s playing status is day-to-day, and the Lakers will issue an update tomorrow (11/28) prior to the game vs. Dallas.” 20 Second Timeout:  Durant is Back in his Comfort Zone at Small Forward Ronald Tillery ...

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