Thunder forward Kevin Durant will miss up to two weeks after spraining his ankle against the Mavericks on Friday night.
He suffered the injury in the first quarter and after trying to play through it, left the court for good a few minutes later.
Durant has a Grade II sprain, according to a team source. Team officials did reveal that X-rays on his right foot were negative.
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Feb 28, 2009 10:30 AM EST
The Cavaliers are in need of a veteran big man in the wake of Ben Wallace's leg injury, and Joe Smith appears to still be a possibility.
League sources indicated on Friday night that Smith's agent and the Thunder were discussing a buyout.
Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks has made public comments against buying out Smith, who would have to be bought out by Sunday night in order to join the Cavaliers in time to be eligible for their playoff roster.
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Thunder star Kevin Durant suffered what The Oklahoman has labeled a severely sprained right ankle against Dallas on Friday night, and it is unknown how long the dynamic scorer will be on the sidelines.
Durant used crutches and wore a protective boot on his right foot when leaving American Airlines Center. Team officials list him as day-to-day, but the injury was severe enough that team officials took an X-ray, which was negative.
"Kevin is a tough guy,” said teammate Jeff Green. "Hopefully, he doesn’t rush back too soon. We have some great trainers to help him get back quickly. We’ve just got to make up for him (being out).”
"I have no clue at this point (how long he’ll be out),” said Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks.
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Thunder Feb 2009 Archive
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Oklahoman | Feb 27, 2009
The Thunder have been drawing well, but their television ratings have been poor.
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Arizona Republic | Feb 27, 2009
The Phoenix Suns are not interested in signing Joe Smith, according to a source from the team.
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Oklahoman | Feb 25, 2009
Thunder coach Scott Brooks would prefer that the team holds onto veteran forward Joe Smith amid rumors that the organization could buyout his contract.
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NBA.com | Feb 24, 2009
Thabo Sefolosha made a splash in his first practice with the Thunder on Monday after catching Earl Watson with an elbow above the eye.
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Boston Globe | Feb 23, 2009
The Celtics are looking to add veteran big man Mikki Moore, who the Kings released last week, and agent Mark Bartelstein says the defending champs have made an offer.
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Boston Globe | Feb 22, 2009
Bryon Russell is interested in making a return to the NBA, and his agent has had conversations with the Celtics, 76ers, Thunder, and Suns.
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Oklahoman | Feb 21, 2009
Various media reports have tried to put Joe Smith in Boston and Los Angeles, but he is not seeking a buyout from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Oklahoman | Feb 20, 2009
The Thunder will release Mouhamed Saer-Sene.
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Press Release | Feb 19, 2009
The Knicks are excited about the additions to their backcourt and frontcourt.
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ESPN | Feb 19, 2009
Chicago has reportedly sent Thabo Sefolosha to the Thunder in exchange for one of Oklahoma City's five first-round draft picks in the next two drafts.
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ESPN | Feb 19, 2009
Thabo Sefolosha has been dealt to Oklahoma City for a future first round pick.
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Sports Illustrated | Feb 19, 2009
Boston is hoping that Joe Smith does not get traded and that he will be able to negotiate a buyout with the Thunder.
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ESPN.com | Feb 19, 2009
Chris Wilcox has been traded to the Knicks.
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ESPN | Feb 19, 2009
The Knicks are close to agreeing to trades that could land them forward Chris Wilcox and guard Larry Hughes, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.
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Oklahoman | Feb 19, 2009
Tyson Chandler has missed fourteen straight games with a sprained ankle, but the center's asthma may have played a role in his failed physical.
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ESPN | Feb 19, 2009
Just as Tyson Chandler got over the shock and disappointment of being dealt to the Thunder, he learned that he was actually going to return to the Hornets.
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RealGM Staff Report | Feb 18, 2009
The Thunder rescinded the trade with the Hornets after the physical exam of Tyson Chandler.
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Sacramento Bee | Feb 18, 2009
Sources indicate that Tuesday's trade between the Hornets and Thunder that sent Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City makes a deal with the Kings for John Salmons even more likely.
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Daily Herald | Feb 18, 2009
Tyson Chandler was offered to Chicago, but ended up being traded to Oklahoma City.
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RealGM Staff Report | Feb 17, 2009
Just hours after completing a blockbuster trade, the Thunder hosted the Hornets and Kevin Durant had a career-high 47 points.
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Oklahoman | Feb 17, 2009
Kevin Durant won a rather cheap-looking plastic horse after beating Joe Johnson and O.J. Mayo in Saturday's H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend in Phoenix.
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Press Release | Feb 17, 2009
The Thunder have acquired center Tyson Chandler from the Hornets in exchange for forward Chris Wilcox, forward Joe Smith and the draft rights to DeVon Hardin.
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ESPN.com | Feb 17, 2009
The Hornets and Thunder have completed a deal that sends center Tyson Chandler to the Thunder, according to NBA front-office sources.
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ESPN | Feb 16, 2009
Sources say Oklahoma City is going after New Orleans center Tyson Chandler, because the Hornets are looking to cut their payroll.
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Sacramento Bee | Feb 16, 2009
The Blazers and Thunder are leading a race that includes as many as five teams that have interest in Kings' swingman John Salmons.
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CBS Sports | Feb 15, 2009
The Thunder have numerous trade chips that could make them the most active team as Thursday's trade deadline gets closer.
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ESPN | Feb 14, 2009
Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Daequan Cook, and Nate Robinson were all victorious in their respective competitions during the NBA's All-Star Saturday Night festivities.
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Oklahoman | Feb 14, 2009
TNT analyst Kenny Smith was very impressed was Kevin Durant's performance during Friday night's Rookie-Sophomore game and had the following to say about the Thunder forward.
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RealGM Staff Report | Feb 13, 2009
Despite trailing at halftime, the Sophomores defeated the Rookies 122-116 in a game in which Kevin Durant shined from start to finish and was named the game's MVP.
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Oklahoman | Feb 13, 2009
The Thunder have reportedly entered the Amare Stoudemire sweepstakes, and are also looking to find a taker for reserve point guard Earl Watson.
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SLAM! Sports | Feb 11, 2009
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to score 23,000 points for his career on Tuesday night against the Thunder.
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The Oklahoman | Feb 11, 2009
Chris Wilcox would be open to a change of zip code if it meant more playing time.
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ESPN | Feb 10, 2009
The NBA has chosen Kevin Durant, O.J. Mayo and Joe Johnson to participate in the first-ever H-O-R-S-E contest during All-Star Weekend.
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Oklahoman | Feb 9, 2009
The Oklahoma City Thunder mascot will be a bison and will be unveiled at the Thunder's Feb. 17 home game against the New Orleans Hornets.
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Sacramento Bee | Feb 9, 2009
Kings sophomore big man Spencer Hawes paid homage to the Sonics on Sunday night with his attire as the team battled the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoman | Feb 6, 2009
When the Thunder play the Blazers in Portland next week, some angry Seattle fans plan to attend the game to "boo both teams."
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The Oklahoman | Feb 6, 2009
Kevin Durant and Greg Oden, taken first and second in the 2007 NBA Draft, will face off against each other for the first time in the NBA on Friday night.
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Sacramento Bee | Feb 4, 2009
Two league sources have indicated recently that the Thunder are interested in acquiring swingman John Salmons from the Kings.
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Sacramento Bee | Feb 4, 2009
Two league sources said in recent days that Oklahoma City has expressed a strong interest in acquiring John Salmons.
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Orlando Sentinel | Feb 3, 2009
With All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson expected to be out of the lineup for some time with a torn labrum, the Magic could look to acquire help at the position.
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Oklahoman | Feb 3, 2009
The Thunder plan to debut their new mascot soon after the All-Star break, most likely Feb. 17 against the Hornets or Feb. 24 against the Lakers.
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