James Harden's contract is going to be the predominant discussion until the Thunder organization tips its hand. Stay tuned.

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Does a James Harden Trade Make Sense? | Daily Thunder

The bottom line is, what kind of value would OKC get back that they could actually use if they decided to shop Harden? I don't think there's a chance this happens.

Analyzing the Motivation Behind a Harden Trade | Sports Illustrated

Lowe gives another perspective on Harden's situation, noting that giving him up for a bunch of future first-rounders could be enticing. While this is true, I think it still misses the point. The whole point of owning an NBA team is to win the title. OKC was 3 wins away from it.

Kevin Durant Q&A | ESPN

Stein gets Kevin Durant to answer a few questions about "Thunderstruck" and his teammates. KD is pretty confident about James Harden.

LeBron's New Shoe: Pricey | Yahoo! Sports

You could either buy LeBron James' new shoes or 75 Big Mac's. It's a no-brainer, really.

Mark Cuban: "It's Kind of Been According to Plan" | Sports Radio Interview

Cubes, you might want to consider a new plan.

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