Zach Lowe of SI on OKC post-Perk-trade: “Again: This could be more the result of an easy-ish schedule than anything else. But the Thunder undoubtedly look better. Harden’s play has been particularly encouraging, since

Arash Markazi of ESPNLA joins the party and writes about OKC’s formula to success: “Before a recent home game in Oklahoma City, a montage of Thunder highlights was played before player introductions as Led

J.A. Adande of ESPN.com on small markets: “And it’s not about getting the fans to buy in so  much as it is instilling belief in the best players. Oklahoma City has done that with

KD likes him some Gordon Hayward: “Kevin Durant was talking to me during the game (at Oklahoma City),” Watson explained. “He was like, ‘Man, (Hayward) should be starting.’ Kevin Durant loves him. He was talking

Sebastian Pruiti of NBA Playbook with a terrific post on how Perk affects Ibaka: “Ibaka is so dangerous as a weakside shot blocker, but until Perkins arrived, he was unable to be that threat

Zach Lowe of SI likes a new play by OKC: “This can unfold in a variety of ways, but the basics are the same: Russell Westbrook and a Thunder big man will run a

Kurt Helin of PBT says OKC is on notice with Denver: “The Thunder have more size and more talent, they are more athletic. But Nuggets are going to make it very tough to beat

Ben Golliver of CBSSports.com picked Russell Westbrook as his Most Improved: “This giant leap forward not only made him an All-Star for the first time this year, it has defined Oklahoma City’s season and