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Bradford Doolittle breaks down the Oklahoma City Thunder's draft profile, needs and potential 2013 picks.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2013

Amin Elhassan looks at what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the wake of their elimination from the NBA playoff semifinals.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2013

David Thorpe says for Oklahoma City to win Game 5, it needs a more efficient Kevin Durant.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

When Russell Westbrook went down, Kevin Durant stepped up, but it hasn't been enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Using the Championship Leverage Index -- a metric that quantifies the importance of individual playoff games -- Neil Paine examines the best and worst active NBA players when it comes to performing in the "clutch." Tyson Chandler tops the list.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Amin Elhassan outlines five top players in the 2013 NBA playoffs, breaking down their top skills while examining what makes them so effective. Stephen Curry's shooting and Zach Randolph's offensive rebounding prowess rank at the top.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2013

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Memphis Grizzlies versus Oklahoma City Thunder first-round NBA playoff matchup with expert scouting and advanced statistical analysis.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2013

If the Thunder are going to make a deep run in the playoffs, Kevin Durant will need some help.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

Amin Elhassan offers a scouting breakdown of point guard Reggie Jackson, the player who must replace Russell Westbrook.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2013

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Houston Rockets-Oklahoma City Thunder first round matchup with expert scouting and advanced metric analysis.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2013

Bradford Doolittle looks at which teams stand to gain the most from shorter rotations in the playoffs. If you're the Miami Heat, that just means more of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

David Thorpe writes that the Oklahoma City Thunder have the talent to win the Western Conference, beat the Miami Heat and win an NBA title. But their chemistry will have to improve for any of that to happen.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2013

Neil Paine says there's a distinct possibility Kevin Durant could end up like Karl Malone -- ringless and the perennial "bridesmaid."

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2013

Bradford Doolittle says that all roster spots matter for depth, but most championship teams depend on two top dogs

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2013