That is how teams like OKC and SA build. They make smart decisions and make great draft selections.I'm shocked. This hurts OKC without Harden off the bench now. Martin is fragile and doesn't bring a lot to the table like Harden.
But in the future? They look scary. They can use those picks and Martin's expiring to get better pieces.
Harden traded to Houston
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:29 PM
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:29 PM
This is how it will go for OKC
As more guys come up on extensions.... the question will always be...will they pay?
If i were their fans I'd be really worried ...when the New CBA goes hardcore next year
Their window maybe smaller than ours..... in another way that is
As more guys come up on extensions.... the question will always be...will they pay?
If i were their fans I'd be really worried ...when the New CBA goes hardcore next year
Their window maybe smaller than ours..... in another way that is
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:33 PM
Does ESPN have any valid sources? It seems Yahoo! is always first in reporting trades and then ESPN follows up later.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:37 PM
I doubt it, but interesting to think about.Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
The Thunder may have now moved into the discussion with the LA Lakers, as they just got a great deal more ...
offense at the two guard position, both in the starting unit and also off the bench. OKC also unloads some baggage in the process. Sam Presti is the best GM in the NBA, bar none
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:40 PM
hey okc we'll give you Duhon and DJO for Martin 
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:42 PM
OKC gets a huge expiring contract, two future top 15-20 picks, and a promising young rook on his rookie deal. This makes sure they stay relevant for the next 10 years. Nice job by their GM on not being afraid to look past this season and pull the trigger.
Too bad for them this trade hurts their chances of beating the Lakers this season.
Too bad for them this trade hurts their chances of beating the Lakers this season.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:42 PM
The more the Thunder looks the more Durant and Westbrook seem to hate each otherThis will happen regardless. Westbrook will want to be the top dog on a team and that will not happen as long as KD is healthy.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:43 PM
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New @okcthunder guaed Kevin Martin to Y! Sports: "Oh my Gosh! Feels like a dream. Sometimes words can't describe it."
Well, we know what he cares about the most
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:43 PM
What happened?
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:45 PM
OKC fans from other forums reactions
I'm not happy with Presti right now.
Presti, you jack-A$$!!
Presti is working within parameters set by the owners.
And obviously, Presti and the owners did not value Harden as much as the fans do .
We moved to OKC for this? Why get a franchise if u can't afford one?
lol
I don't really have a big problem with the trade, but I HATE Kevin Martin. He has never been much of a team player.
They are protected draft picks guys, protected. Nothing of value to see here, move along.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:49 PM
wow never saw this coming.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:50 PM
not bad.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:51 PM
I doubt it, but interesting to think about.
Ha, its kind of pathetic that OKC fans are trying to convince themselves they improved in the short term with this deal.
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That's what happens when no show in the finals and wanted more money.......
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:54 PM
Funny when people say Lakers chemistry is an issue, but OKC makes a trade days before the season starts and people won't mention it.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:56 PM
You have no idea how beast Jeremy Lamb is they are so much better with this trade
wow and you say some of us don't know basketball please, Jeremy Lamb needs to get bigger stronger and seasoned he will not be better than Harden it will take 2-3 years for a ROOKIE like him to get going in the NBA. OKC did not get better, yea let me trade my sixth man of the year for a rookie that got picked 11th and my team will be the best ever the recipe to win jaja u make me laugh sir.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:56 PM
Don't forget the media acted like Harden cured cancer after being elbowed by MettaFunny when people say Lakers chemistry is an issue, but OKC makes a trade days before the season starts and people won't mention it.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:57 PM
Harden was an integral part of OKC. I dont believe the new players will fill that void. I think they will definitely contribute, but not as much as harden would have.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 07:58 PM
Harden was an integral part of OKC. I dont believe the new players will fill that void. I think they will definitely contribute, but not as much as harden would have.
I'm with you on that this trade makes no sense if they are trying to win now.
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Posted October 27, 2012 - 08:00 PM
He's a 6'6" shooting Gaurd who can handle the ball and score from anywhere on the floor and has crazy wingspan and is a good defensive player
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