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By: Thursday Bolts - 7.9.09 | Daily Thunder.com - Where Thunder Happens

Thursday Bolts - 7.9.09 | Daily Thunder.com - Where Thunder Happens — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:45:53 +0000

[...] Darnell Mayberry on yesterday’s game: “The first thing I noticed about Livingston – because I didn’t catch Monday’s first game and he didn’t play Tuesday – is he is no longer wearing the bulky brace that once covered most of his left leg. Now, Livingston is wearing only a sleeve over his rehabilitated left knee. I’m not sure whether this is just something he’s doing for summer league or if he will bring back the brace during the season. But if he’s shed the protective gear, it’s a good sign that his knee is closer to full strength and bodes well for his prospects of regaining some of the explosion that many believe he’s forever lost.” [...]

By: Leapin' Lee

Leapin' Lee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:45:48 +0000

OKC will not sign any free agents this off-season, the owner needs to make some positive cash flow and he will in 2009/10. This money will go to cover the losses he endured when he extracted the team out of Seattle.

OKC already has 11 guys signed to the roster not including Harden and another rookie which will add up to the NBA minimum 13 roster slots.

I look for OKC to make a free agent move in the summer of 2010 when their payroll drops below the $20 mill. mark.

But for now, more game experience for the younger, up and coming core guys while the losses mount up in the 2009/10 season.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Darnell:

Thanks for the excellent coverage. I am still going through Thunder withdrawl and being a Met fan, there is little to look forward to.

Having watched a lot of the games on my laptop last year, I thought Livingston looked terrific last year considering. He had hops that I didn’t know he had and he had an accurate jump shot. My hesitation with the team is that I don’t think that Westbrook is true point. He is a gunner and is out of control many times. His passes come when he can’t shoot. I would prefer to give Livingston the job and move Russell over.

Also, I am really looking forward to Ibaka. Haven’t seen him except for some youtube stuff. I have a feeling he is the real deal. This team will be a tough one if Westbrook is moved over. There are a lot of young pieces and possible trade material. Someone will want Watson who can help a contender.