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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)

Gobert has double-double to help Jazz beat Thunder 96-87

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13), Russell Westbrook, center, and Carmelo Anthony (7) pose for a photo during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City. Westbrook is a two-time scoring champion, two-time All-Star MVP and the reigning league MVP. Anthony is a 10-time All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist. George is a four-time All-Star, former Most Improved Player and an Olympic gold medalist. None of the new Oklahoma City Thunder teammates have an NBA title. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma City’s Big Three shooting for their 1st NBA title

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors players, coaches and owners hold up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Winners of the NBA title in two of the last three seasons, Golden State made it look easy at times a year ago and prevailed in 31 of their final 33 games. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Surprise! Golden State is the team to beat out West, again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook lets out a roar during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

AP Source: Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs extension

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13), Russell Westbrook (0) and Carmelo Anthony (7) pose for photos during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder’s Adams, Roberson should benefit from superstar trio

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 12, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti answers a question following Paul George's first news conference in Oklahoma City, since the Thunder's blockbuster trade with the Indiana Pacers. The real MVP of the offseason appears to be Presti. The soft-spoken Thunder general manager made blockbuster deals to add Paul George and Carmelo Anthony that immediately put the Thunder in contention to compete with Golden State in the Western Conference. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Thunder GM Presti evolves, surrounds Westbrook with stars

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Best Style &amp; Game Winner Award winner, Russell Westbrook, poses in the press room at the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36 on Monday, June 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift salute MVP Russell Westbrook

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 23, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots between Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, rear, and guard James Harden, right, in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. Westbrook will join Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard as finalists for the league’s MVP award. The winner will be announced Monday, June 26, at the inaugural NBA Awards show. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Westbrook set to learn if his historic season was an MVP one

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) reacts after a turnover during the first half in Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook listens to a question after Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-99 and advanced in the playoffs. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Westbrook does it all to no avail for Thunder

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives against Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, left, in the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook won’t say it, but he can’t do it alone

By Deron Snyder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) in the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook clinches triple-double in first half vs. Rockets

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is pictured in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Russell Westbrook goes on rant defending Thunder teammates

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, shoots as Houston Rockets center Nene, right, defends in the second quarter of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook walks down the court in the final seconds of Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. Houston won 115-111. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

NBA fines Westbrook $15,000 for postgame comments

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, left, blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. Houston won 115-111. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Thunder needs Victor Oladipo to break out of slump

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook drives past Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Rockets overcome Westbrook’s 51, take 2-0 lead over Thunder

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, center, goes up for a dunk in front of Utah Jazz guards Alec Burks (10) and Raul Neto (25) during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. Westbrook had more triple-doubles than any player in history this season, and he'll need a few more if Oklahoma City expects to make a deep playoff run. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Thunder’s Westbrook focused on playoffs, not historic season

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, talks to the fans as Oscar Robertson, left, and others listen, before an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Robertson endorses Westbrook for MVP

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss, center, walks off the court during a timeout in the closing moments of the Suns 129-104 loss to the Sacramento Kings during in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

After awful season, Suns pin their hopes on young talent

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press