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Durant leads White Team to victory in Team USA intrasquad exhibition game

July 25, 2009 - Kevin Durant scored 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists on his way to leading the White Team to a 100-81 victory in a Team USA intrasquad exhibition game Saturday. The 20-year-old went 5 of 12 from the field, 9 of 9 from the free throw line, and 1 of 4 from 3-point range. Coach Krzyzewski continued to praise Durant saying, "He is an explosive player and he plays hard." Rudy Gay was the leading scorer for the losing Blue Team with 27 points.

Durant singled out for praise by Coach K at Team USA Minicamp

July 24, 2009 - Team USA Coach Mike Krzyzewski was quick to name who he thought was the best player at the 2009 Team USA minicamp. Coach K said Kevin Durant was at the head of his list after just the first day of practice. "He's that versatility guy," Krzyzewski said. "And the other thing is he's a shooter, and with the way we were playing defense for most of the Olympics, with his length, he could be a heck of a defender." Coach Krzyzewski's remarks mean Durant is practically a shoe in for the 2010 World Championship Team and the 2012 Olympic Team. Durant was strongly considered for the 12th roster spot on the Redeem Team that won gold medals at the Olympics last year. Tayshaun Prince ended up being chosen for the spot, but don't expect anything like that to happen when 2012 comes around.

Durant, Green, and Westbrook participate in Team USA Minicamp

July 22, 2009 - Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, and Russell Westbrook have been invited to participate in a Team USA Minicamp in Las Vegas this week. The minicamp will last for three-days and will consist of 25 "rising NBA stars." The purpose of the camp is to help determine which players will be part of the 2012 USA Olympic Team. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will return as head coach of the 2012 Olympic Team. "Durant almost was on our 2006 World Championship team," Krzyzewski said. Durant continues to remain humble saying, "It means a lot (to be invited), but I know I have a long ways to go. If I continue to work hard, you never know what might happen.”

Thunder signs draft picks Harden, Mullens, and Ibaka

July 19, 2009 - The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that they have signed draft picks James Harden, BJ Mullens, and Serge Ibaka to contracts. Harden was selected 3rd overall in this year's draft, and Mullens was selected 24th overall. Serge Ibaka was selected 24th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft. He has spent the last year playing professionally in the Spanish ACB League. He averaged 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 block in 15.5 minutes per game while playing in Spain.

Pictures of the Nike KD II, Durant's next signature shoe, surface

July 5, 2009 - Pictures of Kevin Durant's next signature shoe, the Nike KD II, have recently surfaced on the Internet (via niketalk and theshoegame). After the success of the KD1, Nike wasted no time in designing and producing a second shoe in the series. Nike decided to change things up a bit and added a strap to the KD II. The shoes are expected to be part of Nike's Spring 2010 line.

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Thunder Introduce their 2009 Draft Picks

June 27, 2009 - The Thunder introduced their three newest additions Saturday, June 27th at a press conference. The Thunder chose James Harden 3rd overall, acquired B.J. Mullens (24th overall pick) from Dallas, and Robert Vaden (54th overall pick) from Charlotte in Thursday's draft. Jersey numbers were also announced at the press conference: Harden will wear number 13, Mullens will wear number 23, and Vaden will wear number 30.

Thunder select James Harden #3 overall in 2009 NBA Draft

June 25, 2009 - The Thunder selected James Harden a sophomore from Arizona State, as the third overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. There was a lot of talk before the draft that Thunder GM Sam Presti may choose Ricky Rubio or even Stephen Curry with the third pick. However, Presti made the right pick Thursday night choosing James Harden. Harden, a 6'5" 222 pound shooting guard, fits perfectly into the Thunder's young talented lineup. Westbrook and Harden will make a great backcourt tandem. Also, Harden playing the 2 allows Durant and Green to play their natural forward positions.