With training camp just around the corner, the Thunder are looking to improve significantly on defense this season.

"That's the one part we have to do is get consistent on the defensive end," forward Jeff Green told the Oklahoman.

"Sometimes we were lackadaisical on the defensive end, myself included. If we get consistent at that, work well together as a team, with a training camp under our belt, that will help us a lot."

Desmond Mason, who recently signed with the Kings, believes that the team will benefit from a camp run by coach Scott Brooks, who is entering his first full season on the job.

"He was put in a tough situation," Mason said. "He already put in some things last season. But now he can put in his entire system. More repetitions will help. It becomes like breathing where everyone works together as a unit. You could see that late in the season."