David Thorpe of ESPN.com in a 5-on-5: “I love OKC for Zeller. They always need shooters to surround Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Ibaka can defend most centers, allowing Zeller some playing time with

Doug Gottlieb of CBSSports.com says buyer beware on Shabazz Muhammad: “What you’re left with is a great competitor who likes to win and has always been able to score, but who is also a

ESPN.com has OKC No. 2 in Future Rankings, and here’s Kevin Pelton on it: “On a more positive note, according to our panel Oklahoma City still has the best talent in the league. Not

Berry Tramel on Reggie Jackson: “I expect Jackson to become the Thunder sixth man as well as the backup point guard. I think Jackson will play quite a bit with Westbrook, as well as

Bradford Doolittle of ESPN Insider on spacing: “Team defense has been altered since the illegal defense rules and hand-checking protocols evolved into the form we now know. Smart coaches like Chicago’s Tom Thibodeau and

Brandon Parker of the Washington Post: “The texts typically start rolling in around early May, players inquiring about the availability of DeMatha’s gymnasium for a workout or pick-up game. Of course, Stags Coach Mike

Bill Simmons on Dwight Howard: “Jumping to Houston makes sense for Howard on just about every level … well, except for one. His critics would eviscerate him for running from Orlando and Los Angeles.