The NBA has finally released the full schedule for all teams, and regardless of whether you're a Thunder fan or a fan of another team, I'm sure you will be able to pinpoint quickly where both the fun and the rough spots are going to happen. For the Thunder, you can see it right up front - they will be tested early. Twelve of OKC's first 14 games come against playoff teams from last season, along with the Suns and the Timberwolves. On top of that, they get the both the Grizzlies (they'll be looking for some payback) and their vanquisher from last season, the world champion Mavericks, twice in that span.
Answering Questions About the Thunder's Schedule | NewsOK
Mayberry runs through a series of questions that helps us hone in on how this season will feel. Unfortunately, the Wizards will not be making the trip to OKC (sorry to disappoint).
Breaking Down the Thunder Schedule | Daily Thunder
Young takes a look at the games he is most anticipating, and notes that the Thunder are now one of the top five televised teams in the league (17 TV dates).
Schedule Strength Analysis | CBS Sports
Statistical confirmation that the Thunder received few gifts in scheduling this year:
Boston, with 57 wins, and Oklahoma City, with 56 wins, both were among the NBA's elite last year. However, both drew exceedingly difficult home-and-home opponents, likely by virtue of their television-friendly teams.
Details of Amnesty Provision Emerge | Sports Illustrated
The Amnesty clause has gotten lots of attention and interest, but I don't think it is going to be used nearly as much as people might think. Never the less, Lowe examines it in detail here.
The New CBA: Luxury Tax | NewsOK
Rhode gives us a concise reminder of how the luxury tax is going to work in the current CBA deal.
The Schedule is Royal Blue | Hardwood Paroxysm
The great thing about the release of a schedule is that we all immediately think we know everything. The bad thing about it is that we will soon learn that we're wrong about almost everything.
The Pacers Could Be the Best Team in the NBA (On Jan. 3) | 8 Points, 9 Seconds
Hope springs eternal.
Wonder Why Stars Flock to Glamour Teams? Look at the TV Schedule | SB Nation
More TV appearances = greater celebrity = bigger endorsements = a ride in the back of Jay-Z's limo. An easy equation.
21 Can't Miss Games | CBS Sports
Young runs down his league-wide choice of can't miss games. Somehow Cleveland ends up on this list.
Stern Welcomes Fans Back in a Letter | CBS Sports
Grampa Stern is thrilled that you'll be coming over for Thanksgiving, New Years, Easter, and every other day of the new year. Don't forget to bring a host gift.
More links after the jump.
Vote for the (Terrible) New 76ers Mascot | SB Nation
This is what happens when you do advertising by committee.
10 Games to Watch | Ball Don't Lie
We should all re-watch the Thunder & Grizzlies' Game Four to get ready for their showdowns this season.
Your Team Got Totally Screwed | Hardwood Paroxysm
Everybody has a right to complain, right?
Early Draft Predictions | Behind the Basket
Woah, Blott, can't we even start this season first?
The Magic CEO Who Drunk-Dialed Dwight Howard | SB Nation
Yeah, creepy.
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