Jeff Green will likely enter the season without a long-term contract, but coach Scott Brooks isn't concerned about the former first-round pick.

Oklahoma City has until Nov. 1 to give him an extension, but he'll likely become a restricted free agent next offseason.

"Hasn't even crossed my mind," Brooks said when asked if he thought Green's contract status would affect his play.

"There's no doubt that some players I played with or that I coached, that is the agenda. But with Jeff, that has not even crossed my mind."

Brooks elaborated when asked why he felt Green is different.

"Maybe because I know him," the coach said. "I know who he was when he came into the league, and he hasn't changed. He still works every day in practice. He still tries to get better. He still tries to make the right play. He's not forcing shots. He's not taking bad shots ? He hasn't forced anything in camp. He's a pro and he likes being on this team."