Kevin Durant is Recruiting Shane Battier
Kevin Durant is Recruiting Shane Battier
Roster Moves
Kendrick Perkins Proclaims Innocence in Public Drunkenness Arrest, Suffered Injuries In the Incident
Via Kiiitv.com: An attorney for NBA star and southeast Texas native Kendrick Perkins says he is innocent of all charges stemming from his weekend arrest.
More Details on Kendrick Perkins' Arrest Released
Via Yahoo! Sports: A statement from police in Beaumont, Texas, said officers saw a large crowd outside The Ticket night club just after 2 a.m., and received complaints of fights and pepper spray inside.
Kendrick Perkins Arrested for Public Intoxication
Via TMZ: NBA star Kendrick Perkins was arrested in Beaumont, TX this morning for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Kevin Durant in Negotiations with Besiktas of Turkey, "Exploring Possibilities" in Spain and Russia
As we enter mid-August, the Rumor mill is beginning to churn again. Players are seeing the reality of the lock-out, and the latest player to look at contact offers is the Thunder's own Kevin Durant. Right now he's looking at an offer from Turkish club Besiktas.
Marcin Gortat Signs With Spartak St. Petersburg, the Trickle Gets Bigger
The flight of players to Europe continues today with Marcin Gortat, as he joins Deron Williams, Nenad Krstic, and Sonny Weems in signing with a European club team for next season.
Serge Ibaka is Now a Spanish Citizen and Ready to Play for Spain in the 2011 Eurobasket
This is excellent news! The situation has absolutely NOTHING to do with the lockout, but rather Ibaka's desire to play for the Spanish national team. Again, this has nothing to do with European club team play, which starts this fall.
Kevin Durant Thinking About Going Overseas, Nate Robinson Wants to Play Football
Durant is exploring, but not saying anything about his destination. Meanwhile, Robinson is gunning for an NFL tryout.
Nenad Krstic Signs With CSKA Moscow, But is the Sky Falling?
Via NewsOK.com: Former Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic, who was part of a trade with the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a two-year, $8.8-million deal to play for CSKA Moscow, according to a report by the Russian International News Agency. The move comes as no surprise, with the NBA headed toward an apparent lockout and Krstic, a native of Serbia, having already played pro ball extensively overseas.
Oklahoma City Thunder to Host Free Agent Workouts Tuesday and Wednesday
This off-season workout basically serves as a whose who of Thunder prospects, failed draft picks, guys who have seen spot time in the NBA, and relative unknowns. Why is this workout happening? Well, with the Summer League cancelled and the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire, teams have limited time to look at non-draft prospects before the pre-season begins, assuming the lockout lasts an extended period of time.
