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FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, file photo. The young guys who emerged for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season will have more responsibility now that veterans Chris Paul, Steven Adams and Danilo Gallinari have moved on.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Overhauled roster, timeline, pandemic test new Thunder coach

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives into Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 19 to help Thunder top Jazz 110-94

Associated Press

Oklahoma City's Dennis Schroder (17) drives the ball past New Orleans' Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Gilgeous-Alexander, Bazley lead Thunder over Pelicans

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

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

George scores 43, Westbrook has triple-double in Thunder win

By ROB GLOSTER - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) fouls Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Adams, Westbrook lead Thunder to rout of Pistons

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza (3) goes to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson (54) and guard Terrance Ferguson (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook, George lead Thunder past Suns for 1st win

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) blocks a shot by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Tulsa, Okla. The narrative on the demise of the big man in the NBA may have been a bit premature. At the very least it has been misinterpreted. Their roles have been defined, but Steven Adams, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic, Clint Capela and others have shown teams still covet a dominant center. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma City’s Adams among big men reviving center position

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook grabs a loose ball during first half NBA basketball action against Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Sunday, March 18, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Westbrook, Thunder end Raptors’ 11-game win streak

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) goes to the basket between San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) and forward Rudy Gay (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Spurs 104-94

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

George, Westbrook lead Thunder past Raptors 124-107

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook, right, looks to make his move on Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, of Australia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Westbrook triple-double keys OKC in 3OT thriller vs 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past depleted Spurs

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George, Adams lead Thunder past Timberwolves 111-107

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson, center, blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George, Westbrook lead Thunder past Mavericks, 112-99

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George puts up a shot as Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Paul George, Thunder cruise to 110-91 win over Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

New Zealand sports fans visit Oklahoma City

By MOLLY M. FLEMING - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) passes between Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) and guard Mike Conley (11) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s 38, triple-double lead Thunder past Grizzlies

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook has 31 points, Thunder beat Timberwolves 112-100

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) chases the ball as Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) falls to court during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

AP Sources: Thunder lock up Oladipo, Adams

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press