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FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures against the Los Angeles Lakers during a preseason NBA basketball game in San Francisco. Curry knows how different this season will be. He realizes how many aren't even considering the Golden State Warriors a for-sure contender following five straight trips to the NBA Finals. No Kevin Durant. No Andre Iguodala. No Shaun Livingston. And that's just to name a few of the departed players who made such key contributions to the franchise's recent runs of success. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File )

The NBA’s West race should be incredibly good this season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan stands on the sideline during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

After Russ: It’s a new start for the Oklahoma City Thunder

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook and James Harden, right, are photographed together during NBA basketball media day Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden set to pair with Westbrook and chase title in Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Recently acquired Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook answers a question during an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, July 26, 2019, in Houston. Westbrook was acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Westbrook all smiles in introduction with Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2011, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0), Kevin Durant, center, and James Harden (13) pose for a photo for NBA basketball photographers during media day in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are heading into a major transition. Westbrook was the last remaining player from the team that moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008. Durant, Harden, Serge Ibaka, Paul George and others are all gone. Now Westbrook will soon be on his way to Houston after an 11-year career with the franchise. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s rebuild will take some time

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, May 5, 2014 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, a shake up of top point guards and a move that reunites Westbrook with James Harden, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Analysis: Westbrook, Harden will need to change their games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, May 5, 2014 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, a shake up of top point guards and a move that reunites Westbrook with James Harden, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

AP source: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, center, passes the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

OKC’s Westbrook defiant after another first-round exit

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Lillard sparks Portland past Oklahoma City for 3-1 lead

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Russell Westbrook feud with reporter dings NBA

By Deron Snyder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, shoots in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter (00) I the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 19, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook leads Thunder past Trail Blazers, 120-108

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, reacts after making a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, left, trails the play during the first half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Portland, Ore., Sunday, April 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Portland wins Game 1 against the Thunder 104-99

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) collides with Houston Rockets guard James Harden, bottom, and is called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George hits game-winner as Thunder rally to beat Rockets

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) goes up for a dunk in front of Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George scores 30, Thunder beat Pistons 123-110

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) runs out and roars to the crowd before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook records triple-double, leads Thunder past Lakers

By RYAN ABER - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Without Doncic, Mavericks stun Thunder 106-103

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) fights for position while defended by Indiana Pacers guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Rob Ferguson)

George scores 31 vs. former team, helps Thunder top Pacers

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, right, drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game against Miami Heat, Monday, March 18, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Dragic, Wade lead Heat past Westbrook-less Thunder, 116-107

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Abdel Nader (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/June Frantz Hunt)

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Nets

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after a teammate scores against the Utah Jazz in the second half during an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 11, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NBA fines Westbrook $25,000 for language; Jazz ban fan

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