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• Brian Keefe Has 'Strong Candidacy' To Remain Head Coach Of Wizards

While the Washington Wizards will conduct a search for a new head coach this offseason, interim head coach Brian Keefe is considered to have a "strong candidacy" to be hired on a permanent basis, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Keefe was elevated to interim head coach after the Wizards fired Wes Unseld Jr. in January. Keefe was a longtime assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder un...2024
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• Bucks Interview Kelvin Sampson, Joseph Blair For Head Coaching Job

The Milwaukee Bucks interviewed Kelvin Sampson and Joseph Blair for their head coaching vacancy this week. Sampson spent six seasons in the NBA as an assistant coach before returning to college basketball at Houston. Sampson spent three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Sampson has history and a relationship with Bucks general manager Jon Horst, who was a member of the front office when Sampson wo...2023
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• Bucks to Interview Mark Jackson for Coaching Vacancy
The Bucks intend to interview former Warriors coach and current ESPN analyst Mark Jackson for their coaching vacancy, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jackson is the latest in a long list of reported candidates that also includes the likes of former Thunder and Wizards coach Scott Brooks, Bucks assistant Charles Lee, former Hornets coach […] The post Bucks to Interview Mark Jackson for Co...2023
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• Bucks coaching search: Mark Jackson, Scott Brooks, James Borrego, Kenny Atkinson to interview, per report

Milwaukee fired Mike Budenholzer after losing to the eighth-seeded Heat in the first round...2023
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• Bucks head coaching tracker: Team gets permission to talk to Kenny Atkinson, Scott Brooks
Milwaukee Bucks head coaching interview tracker. The team has permission to speak to Kenny Atkinson, Scott Brooks and Adrian Griffin....2023
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• Bucks to Interview Raptors Assistant Adrian Griffin for Coaching Vacancy
The Bucks’ wide net in their coaching search is becoming clearer, with Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin the latest expected to interview for the job, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Griffin becomes the latest known candidate, with Milwaukee also looking into the likes of Trail Blazers assistant Scott Brooks (full post), as well as Warriors assistant […] The post Bucks to Interview Rapt...2023
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images For the second time in his career, Sam Presti is building a winner. Few general managers get a second shot at building a contender after failing the first time. But Sam Presti isn’t just the general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder. To Thunder fans, he’s the most important person in their franchise’s past, present, and future. Thunder fans hate hea...2023
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• Wizards star Russell Westbrook gives perfect explanation for why foul on Zion Williamson was right call
With 1.9 seconds left in Friday’s 117-115 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards vet Russell Westbrook rose up for a game-winning jumper—only to get nicked on the elbow by Zion Williamson. Washington head coach Scott Brooks challenged the original non-call and won, and Westbrook calmly went on to drill the victorious back-to-back […] The post Wizards star Russel...2021
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• Wizards’ Rui Hachimura given vague injury update from Scott Brooks
Rui Hachimura recently suffered a shoulder injury and it is uncertain when he will be able to return to the lineup for the Washington Wizards. After missing Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks, Scott Brooks gave a concerning injury update for Hachimura, via The Athletic’s Fred Katz. Scott Brooks says he has “no idea” how […] The post Wizards’ Rui Hachimura given vag...2021
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• Wizards star Bradley Beal injury update after exiting Pistons game
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal exited the team’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night after suffering a right hip contusion. The 27-year-old guard’s injury situation remains uncertain but Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is confident that Beal will be able to get back on his feet sooner than later. Via The Athletic’s Fred Katz: […] The post Wizards star B...2021
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• Wizards star Russell Westbrook’s status from quad injury, revealed
The Washington Wizards will be relieved to know that star point guard Russell Westbrook is making progress with his left quad injury. Ohm Youndmisuk of ESPN reported the status update for Westbrook: Scott Brooks says Russell Westbrook is progressing but Wizards aren't sure yet if Westbrook will return tomorrow. — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 23, […] The post Wizards star ...2021
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• Russell Westbrook dealing with ‘pretty bad’ quad injury since training camp, per Wizards coach Scott Brooks
Russell Westbrook is going to miss some time with the Washington Wizards with a quad injury, something that he has apparently been dealing with since before the season started. While Westbrook was given a timetable to return, head coach Scott Brooks revealed that Westbrook has been suffering with his quad ailment since training camp. “He […] The post Russell Westbrook dealing with R...2021
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• Wizards must fire Scott Brooks to save their season
The Washington Wizards are coming off a season where they finished with a 25-47 record, with seven fewer wins than the previous year. With All-Star point guard John Wall out for the season with an Achilles injury, Bradley Beal played his best season for the Wizards and put them within shouting distance of a playoff […] The post Wizards must fire Scott Brooks to save their season appeared fir...2020
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• Wizards star Bradley Beal deserves All-NBA spot, says Scott Brooks
Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks believes shooting guard Bradley Beal should make one of the three All-NBA teams this season. Beal appeared in 57 games for the Wizards in 2019-20 before the season was suspended. The team went just 20-37 in those contests. However, Brooks says every player and coach in the NBA knows […] The post Wizards star Bradley Beal deserves All-NBA spot, says ...2020
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• Rui Hachimura close to returning from groin injury
Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura is close to returning from the groin injury that he suffered on December 16, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington relays. Hachimura required a surgical procedure after getting accidentally kicked by teammate, Isaac Bonga. He is officially listed as questionable to play on Saturday. “Rui has a great chance of coming back (tomorrow) night,” head coach Scott Broo...2020
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• John Wall progressing in rehab of Achilles injury
John Wall has not played in over a year, but there are at least some positive updates on his injury recovery. Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks said on Sunday that the five-time All-Star has progressed to playing controlled 4-on-4 with teammates using a ten-second shot clock at practice, per Fred Katz of The Athletic. Brooks also said that Wall has participated in 4-on-4 games as well but stil...2020
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• Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
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• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
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2024
"Keefe was a longtime assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder under Scott Brooks before a more itinerant stretch with the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and Wizards starting in 2015."

2023
"He also hired two below-average head coaches, Scott Brooks and Billy Donovan."

2021
"According to reports, Russell Westbrook’s former coach from the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks, is now on LA’s radar."

2020
"Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t think Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls would have beaten the Houston Rockets if the two teams played in the 1994 NBA Finals."

2019
"Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will not play in Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of right lower leg soreness, coach Scott Brooks said."

2018
"He makes both, and lets Scott Brooks know it"

2017
"NEW YORK -- The Washington Wizards' Scott Brooks and the Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in January."

2016
"The Thunder fired coach Scott Brooks and brought in Billy Donovan, and still the offense stalled out at key moments, often with Westbrook dribbling into oblivion."

2015
" A day after expressing his displeasure with the amount of power media members have in determining postseason awards, the Oklahoma City Thunder star once again took aim at the media on Saturday, this time prompted by questions surrounding the future of head coach Scott Brooks and his job security."

2014
"Oklahoma City star forward Kevin Durant will return from a six-game absence Wednesday night when the Thunder host the Phoenix Suns, coach Scott Brooks confirmed."

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• Wizards hire Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr. as new head coach

Unseld replaces Scott Brooks, who parted ways with the Wizards in June after his five-year contract came to an end....2021
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• Scott Brooks shoots down Bradley Beal trade rumors

Scott Brooks has some bad news for proponents of the “Free Bradley Beal” movement going on right now....2021
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• Brooks to return to Wizards for 2020-21, GM says
Coach Scott Brooks will be back in 2020-21, the last season in his five-year contract, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard confirmed Wednesday....2020
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• Bradley Beal offers NSFW criticism of his 2017 performance: ‘I am f***ing trash’
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is one of the top players in the NBA today. However, he is not always as good as he is today. In a recent appearance on All the Smoke podcast, Beal opened up about head coach Scott Brooks showing some of the team’s playoff games in 2017. Interestingly, the 26-year-old […] The post Bradley Beal offers NSFW criticism of his 2017 performance: ‘I ...2020
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• James Borrego is keeping his rookies in line
Hornets head coach James Borrego has a unique way of keeping rookie forwards Caleb Martin and Jalen McDaniels galvanized to give maximum effort in Charlotte, as Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer relays. If their play is not to the level of their teammates, they will be sent down to develop with the team’s G League affiliate the Greensboro Swam. “It’s their job to put pressure on me to keep th...2020
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• Wizards coach Scott Brooks: Rui Hachimura could be out until February
Wizards rookie power forward Rui Hachimura, absent since suffering a groin injury on December 16, may not return to the court until the calendar changes to February, according to Mike DePrisco of NBC Sports Washington. Hachimura has missed 16 straight contests with the nagging affliction. Wizards coach Scott Brooks issued the update of Hachimura’s new health status ahead of the Wizards’ 140-111 lo...2020
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• Ish Smith channels his inner Steve Nash for Wizards
MVP chants broke out during the Wizards‘ upset victory over the Celtics, drowning out the thousands of Boston fans that, at times, made the Capital One Arena feel like the TD Garden. Ish Smith, who had 59 points off the bench over his past two games, had again taken control of the contest. “If it were a two-game season, I would have to agree with the crowd: MVP,” coach Scott Brooks said to the med...2020
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• Rui Hachimura, Moritz Wagner not close to returning to Wizards
Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura isn’t close to making it back onto the court, head coach Scott Brooks told reporters today. As Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington and Fred Katz of The Athletic relay (via Twitter), Brooks said Hachimura is still expected to miss multiple weeks as a result of his groin injury. Brooks also offered an update on Moritz Wagner‘s ankle injury today, per Fred Katz of The A...2019
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• Coach Scott Brooks: John Wall not necessarily done for season
According to Washington Post writer Candace Buckner (Twitter link), Wizards coach Scott Brooks has not completely ruled out the availability of injured former All-Star point guard John Wall during the 2019-20 NBA season. “It’s not like we’re shutting him down and focusing on the 2021-2022 seasons,” Brooks told Buckner. Brooks noted (Twitter link) that Wall has been practicing one-on-one against Wi...2019
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• Wizards star Bradley Beal finally getting the recognition he deserves in All-Star voting
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal might finally be able to crack his way into the All-Star starting lineup for the Eastern Conference. With that said, head coach Scott Brooks couldn’t be happier after the first round of voting results were released. “I thought it was very cool. Well-deserved,” the Wizards coach said of the first […] The post Wizards star Bradley Beal fi...2021
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• Wizards coach Scott Brooks on Bradley Beal: ‘Two words: He’s a consistent winner’

Bradley Beal has scored 25 points in 18 straight games – a Wizards record....2020
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• Beal's surge continues in wake of All-Star snub
Bradley Beal continues to carry the Wizards' offense and on Sunday night set a franchise record for most games with at least 25 points, prompting coach Scott Brooks to jokingly ask, "Can you imagine if he was an All Star what he'd be doing right now?"...2020
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• Beal follows All-Star snub with franchise-best run
Bradley Beal continues to carry the Wizards' offense and on Sunday night set a franchise record for most games with at least 25 points, prompting coach Scott Brooks to jokingly ask, "Can you imagine if he was an All Star what he'd be doing right now?"...2020
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• Wizards coach Scott Brooks: Rui Hachimura could be out until February
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• Scott Brooks responds to Bradley Beal's 'culture' comments
Wizards star Bradley Beal recently called out Washington’s team culture as the organization’s struggles continued with a tough loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. Given the team’s record, Beal addressed whether or not losing builds up frustration. “I would hope it does,” Beal said. “I don’t like losing, so it’s going to keep blowing up for me… Until we start winning and changing our culture.” Despite...2020
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• Ish Smith channels his inner Steve Nash for Wizards
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• Rui Hachimura, Moritz Wagner not close to returning to Wizards
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• Wizards HC Scott Brooks defends Ben Simmons, compares him to LeBron James
Every once in a while, someone prominent around the NBA world makes a comment that forces us to do a double take. Ahead of his team’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, that’s exactly what Wizards head coach Scott Brooks did. He was asked a question about Sixers point guard Ben Simmons during the pregame presser and decided to take that time to defend Simmons while comparing the youn...2019
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• Austin Rivers to play important role for Wizards
Early in the summer the Wizards traded Marcin Gortat to the Clippers in exchange for Austin Rivers, a move that boosted the team’s backcourt depth and provides another option in small-ball lineups. The trade kicked off a busy offseason for Rivers, who has worked to adjust to life on the East Coast while adding a child to his family. As Zach Rosen writes for the team’s website, Rivers will look to ...2018
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• Wizards’ Scott Brooks with personal, spirited defense of LaVar Ball

LaVar has been there for Lonzo his whole life, there are a lot of children who wish they had a father like that....2017
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• Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has amazing take on LaVar Ball
LaVar Ball is a pompous ass who builds himself up by talking about his sons all the darn time. Or is he? It’s all a matter of perspective. If you’re among those who feel LaVar Ball is just seeking attention for himself, one man’s perspective on this popular figure could potentially change your mind.Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks was asked about how he feels Lonzo Ball is handling being...2017
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• Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has amazing take on LaVar Ball
LaVar Ball is a pompous ass who builds himself up by talking about his sons all the darn time. Or is he? It’s all a matter of perspective. If you’re among those who feel LaVar Ball is just seeking attention for himself, one man’s perspective on this popular figure could potentially change your mind.Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks was asked about how he feels Lonzo Ball is handling being...2017
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• Wizards vs. Knicks: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
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• Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
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• Frustration with Westbrook Sent Durant Fleeing, Opens Door to Trouble for NBA
2016

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• Handing out 2016's NBA Playoff Awards
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Los Angeles Lakers
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• Randy Wittman Reportedly Fired by Wizards: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Durant, after six-game break, to rejoin OKC
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• Kevin Durant Comments on Relationship with Media at 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend
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• Russell Westbrook Injury: Updates on Thunder Star's Face and Status
2015

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• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
2015

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• Durant, Westbrook Have Partnership That May Survive Critics, Free-Agent Suitors
2015

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• Scott Brooks Fired by Thunder: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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• Report: UConn’s Kevin Ollie Being ‘Seriously Considered’ to Replace Scott Brooks as Oklahoma City Thunder Coach
2015

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• Rockets-Thunder Rivalry Heats Up Early in Season as Tempers Flare on the Court
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• Brian Keefe Has 'Strong Candidacy' To Remain Head Coach Of Wizards
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• Wizards star Russell Westbrook going down as ‘second-best’ point guard ever, per Scott Brooks
Monday night’s matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers featured another remarkable performance from Russell Westbrook. After the game, Wizards coach Scott Brooks had already run out of superlatives for his star so he decided to just declare Russ as the GOAT point guard — the second greatest that is. Brooks was so […] The post Wizards star Russell Westbrook g...2021
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• Wizards’ Rui Hachimura given vague injury update from Scott Brooks
2021

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• Wizards star Bradley Beal finally getting the recognition he deserves in All-Star voting
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• Russell Westbrook dealing with ‘pretty bad’ quad injury since training camp, per Wizards coach Scott Brooks
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• Wizards must fire Scott Brooks to save their season
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• Rui Hachimura returning ahead of schedule
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura could be back sooner than initially anticipated. Hachimura was supposed to miss the first three weeks of the NBA regular season due to an eye infection. However, head coach Scott Brooks said Wednesday Hachimura will play Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls, per Ava Wallace of the Washington Post. Rui Hachimura […] The post Rui Hachimura returning...2020
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• Scott Brooks is on hot seat and so is Bradley Beal’s future with Wizards
The Washington Wizards made a huge trade when they acquired Russell Westbrook for John Wall. The Wizards had hoped Westbrook would help them improve enough to make the playoffs, but that hope is diminishing after an 0-4 start featuring multiple fourth-quarter meltdowns and an ugly loss to the Chicago Bulls. On the daily Locked On […] The post Scott Brooks is on hot seat and so is Bradley Bea...2020
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• Russell Westbrook, Scott Brooks tired of Wizards’ ‘moral victories’
The Washington Wizards put on a relatively good showing against the Philadelphia 76ers — a team that’s been a playoff contender for quite some time. But Russell Westbrook and Scott Brooks have a different mindset this season. For them, what matters is if they picked up the win or not. After their 107-113 defeat to […] The post Russell Westbrook, Scott Brooks tired of Wizards’ ...2020
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• Coronavirus: Wizards coach Scott Brooks will get buzz cut to raise money for charity
It's a battle between donations and Brooks' hair...2020
• Wizards' Brooks will get buzz cut for charity
Wizards coach Scott Brooks will let his daughter shave his head if he gets enough donations for charity....2020
• Have You Heard the One Where Kevin Durant Joins the Spurs This Offseason?
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• From the Bottom to the Top: The Russell Westbrook Story
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• The Key to Keeping Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City? Russell Westbrook
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• With Pivotal Season Ahead, Can Kevin Durant Be What Kevin Durant Was?
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• With Foot Healed and Free Agency Next, Kevin Durant Ready to Be Story of Season
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• Cameron Payne Should Get Immediate Opportunity to Thrive with OKC Thunder
2015

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• Chicago Bulls Will Regret Dragging Their Feet on Tom Thibodeau's Firing
2015

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• Oklahoma City Thunder Should Go All-In On Tom Thibodeau As Their Next Head Coach
2015

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