Comments on: Power Lunch Chat with John Rohde http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/ Oklahoma City Thunder News, Photos, Blogs, Videos and more Thu, 02 May 2013 15:06:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Alex http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-115086 Alex Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:07:40 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-115086 Sheridan: Five Potential Trades That Make Sense!

1. Dwight Howard from LA Lakers to Brooklyn Nets for Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks, Mirza Teletovic, Tyshawn Taylor, Toko Shengelia and the rights to Bogan Bogdanovic and Ilya Karaman.

2. Al Jefferson from Utah Jazz to San Antonio Spurs for Tiago Splitter, Nando DeColo/Patty Mills, Stephen Jackson, the rights to Erazem Lorbek and a No. 1 pick.

3. Will Bynum from Detroit Pistons to Oklahoma City Thunder for Eric Maynor and Toronto’s No. 1 pick.

4. J.J. Redick from Orlando Magic to New York Knicks for Iman Shumpert and Steve Novak.

5. Richard Hamilton from Chicago Bulls to Houston Rockets for a future second-round pick.

By: Chris Sheridan

]]> By: Simon http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-114125 Simon Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:08:51 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-114125 From Marc J. Spears, Yahoo expert writer:

6. New York Knicks (32-18, previous ranking: fifth): The Knicks have a big Eastern Conference showdown Wednesday at Indiana. The Knicks are second in the East behind Miami and hold a 1½ game lead over the Pacers.

7. Denver Nuggets (33-21, previous ranking: seventh): The Nuggets had lost three straight entering the All-Star break and host the hot Celtics on Tuesday. Keep an eye on C Timofey Mozgov as the trade deadline approaches.

8. Indiana Pacers (32-21, previous ranking: eighth): Forward Danny Granger (knee) could make his season-debut on Wednesday against the Knicks. All-Star Paul George will be tough to stop at shooting guard with Granger back.

9. Brooklyn Nets (31-22, previous ranking: 11th): Deron Williams is expected to return from an ankle injury this week in what would be his first action since USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said he wasn’t in the best shape during the Olympics.

10. Chicago Bulls (30-22, previous ranking: 10th): Injured Bulls guard Derrick Rose recently said that his knee injury could keep him out the entire season, but is now playing in 5-on-5 scrimmages.

11. Golden State Warriors (30-22, previous ranking: ninth): The Warriors have had a tough schedule of late and are in the midst of a season-high five-game losing streak. C Andrew Bogut is now cleared to play in back-to-backs.

12. Atlanta Hawks (29-22, previous ranking: 12th): Forward Josh Smith’s last game with the Hawks could be Wednesday against Miami. Smith is garnering the most interest among big-name players before the trade deadline, a source said.

13. Utah Jazz (30-24, previous ranking: 13th): The Jazz have been linked to a trade rumor involving Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe. Keep eye on Paul Millsap more so than Al Jefferson at trade deadline.

14. Houston Rockets (29-26, previous ranking: 14th): All-Star James Harden faces his old teammates again Tuesday as Oklahoma City visits. Harden is averaging 25 points and 12.5 free-throw attempts in two games against the Thunder.

15. Boston Celtics (28-24, previous ranking: 15th): The Celtics renew their storied rivalry Wednesday, when they visit the Lakers. Kevin Garnett has said he will not waive his no-trade clause, but the Clippers are confident they can change his mind

]]> By: Simon http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-114123 Simon Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:04:42 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-114123 The San Antonio Spurs remain atop Yahoo! Sports’ NBA rankings for the fourth straight week, and by the looks of the rest of their regular-season schedule, they may never leave the No. 1 spot.

The Spurs own an NBA-best 20-10 road record with four games remaining on their nine-game rodeo road trip. San Antonio then plays 17 of its final 24 games at home, where it has a 22-2 mark. The Western Conference makes up four of the top five ranked teams this week.

Records are through Monday.

1. San Antonio Spurs (42-12, previous ranking: first): The Spurs have a Western Conference showdown on Thursday night at the Los Angeles Clippers. San Antonio is still the only team in the NBA that has 40 or more wins.

2. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-14, previous ranking: second): Backup PG Eric Maynor is getting interest with the trade deadline approaching, a source said. After returning from a knee surgery, Maynor has lost his backup PG job to Reggie Jackson.

3. Los Angeles Clippers (39-17, previous ranking: third): Guard Eric Bledsoe has been linked to trade rumors, but he isn’t a restricted free agent until after the 2013-2014 season and PG Chris Paul has yet to sign a long-term extension.

4. Miami Heat (36-14, previous ranking: fourth): The Heat put their seven-game winning streak on the line against host Atlanta on Wednesday. The Hawks are 7½ games behind Miami in the Southeast Division.

5. Memphis Grizzlies (33-18, previous ranking: sixth): With the dust now settled after the All-Star break and a recent visit by new owner Robert Pera, it’s time for the Grizzlies to move on from the Rudy Gay trade and focus on playoff positioning in the West.

[Also: Watch: Possible movers at NBA trade deadline]

]]> By: tony http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-113917 tony Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:53:47 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-113917 Jermaine O’Neal could help us. Go get him because he won’t cost much.

]]> By: Josh http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-113253 Josh Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:54:34 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-113253 Who do you think makes the plays inside or otsid the paint, coach or pont player? If its te point guard, then te coach is useless, if its the point guard, then guard isn’t doing hisjob listening to his coach.
Lastly, the big fellows usually comes outside the paint to help guard and let the power forward stop gurding his man and the driver goes through without resistance/blocks, They are useless plays and Brooks just repeat himself all the time.

Brooks tenure as coach will be limited, if he does not come out soon with a more efective plan against the Heat!

BTW, the choice of MVP was right on, that a multi facet NBA player, like Chris Paul win it because he is more valuable than a one dimensional one whose only strength is shoot more shots!

]]> By: Glenda http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-113187 Glenda Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:02:58 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-113187 Trade or no trade, two areas the Thunder must improve: turnovers and rebounding.

The Thunder must figure out valuing the ball without sacrificing adventurous play.

The Thunder must improve rebounding the ball, especially on the defensive end. Miami, regularly employeeing a smaller lineup, hasn’t gained a reputation this season at dominating the glass. Yet against the Thunder, the Heat gathered too many offensive rebounds off their missed shots.

Coach Brooks knows his players can win on the boards. A season ago during a fourth-quarter time out, Brooks firmly reminded his players that they’re tougher than the home-team Lakers.

From then on, the Thunder overpowered the Lakers inside, and won the game going away.

]]> By: Glenda http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/02/18/power-lunch-chat-with-john-rohde-4/comment-page-1/#comment-113156 Glenda Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:57:49 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/?p=13162#comment-113156 If you look in the comments under Tramel’s latest commentary, you’ll find the pest that undone the Thunder against Miami and in few other games this season, a resurrection from the past.

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