Jeff Green

Jeff Green on Thursday expressed his desire to sign a contract extension this summer and continue his career with the Thunder.

“I’d love to,” Green told The Oklahoman. “It’s a great thing going here.”

The Thunder can re-sign Green to an extension of up to five years. Under NBA rules, teams can begin negotiations with free agents on July 1.

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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is surprised people like Magic Johnson, who recently interviewed him, is shocked he is comfortable with small-market Oklahoma City instead of playing in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago.

“I was watching the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson documentary the other day,” Durant said.

“I’m similar to Bird. I like being at home. I like staying at my mom’s house and her cooking. That’s the kind of person I am. I’m not into the big city lights and the paparazzi, that type of stuff. I just love playing basketball and chillin’ out.”

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Kevin Durant is eligible for an extension this summer, something that he is interested in signing.

“Yeah, that’s what I want to do,” Durant said about signing an extension when he first is eligible, which would be after negotiations can start July 1 and until Oct. 31. “I want to be here. I want to be part of this organization.”

Durant can sign for up to five seasons and approximately $80 million.

“If they did offer that, that would be something that nobody could turn down,” Durant said.

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Kevin Durant

The Thunder did not win the way coach Scott Brooks drew up the game plan Sunday night at the Ford Center.

But one byproduct from the Thunder’s 112-104 shootout win over the Golden State Warriors was that Kevin Durant scored 45 points to pass LeBron James in what is becoming an interesting race for the NBA scoring title.

The NBA’s scoring leader chart now reads: Carmelo Anthony (29.7), Durant (29.6) and James (29.4).

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In order to complete Tuesday’s Eric Maynor trade, the Thunder has waived guards Shaun Livingston and Mike Wilks.

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Eric Maynor

Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team has acquired guard Eric Maynor from the Utah Jazz in exchange for the draft rights to Peter Fehse.

To consummate the transaction the Thunder also assumes the contract of forward Matt Harpring. Harpring will not report to Oklahoma City.

“We are pleased to add Eric Maynor to our organization,” said Presti. “Eric possesses a work ethic and team first mentality that we feel will help us in our continued growth.”

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Rookie James Harden receives the outlet pass on the run and finishes with an authoritative one handed slam at the rim.

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Nenad Krstic

Injuries are starting to mount for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Starting center Nenad Krstic, averaging 8.3 points and 4.9 rebounds will miss tonight’s contest with Houston because of a sore achilles.

“Nenad will be out tonight and then will be day-to-day,” said Thunder coach Scott Brooks.

“We’ll start Etan (Thomas) in his place, it should be a good match-up.”

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Ryan Bowen

Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team has waived forward Ryan Bowen.

Bowen appeared in one game for the Thunder scoring four points to go along with two rebounds and one steal in eight minutes of action against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 22nd.

The Thunder roster now stands at 14.

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