Thunder seeking big man
BY DARNELL MAYBERRY NewsOK.com
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
10/03/12 at 5:58 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Thunder is missing its starting center and is in need of a few capable bodies to replace the injured Kendrick Perkins.
"If I have to, I'll do it," joked Kevin Durant following the first practice of the Thunder's 2012-13 season on Tuesday.
Fortunately, other options are available, so the franchise player won't have to mix it up in the paint this preseason. But just how capable those other options are is the question.
Cole Aldrich, Hasheem Thabeet and Daniel Orton will get plenty of chances to showcase their skills once the preseason schedule begins.
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Thunder doubleheader
Thursday, Oct. 18: Blue-White scrimmage
6 p.m., SpiritBank Event Center, 105th and Memorial, Bixby.
Tickets: For information on tickets, call 918-585-8444 or email info@tulsa66ers.com.
Friday, Oct. 19: Preseason game, Thunder vs. Suns
7 p.m., BOK Center, downtown Tulsa.
Tickets: bokcenter.com
Associated Images:
Former Kansas star Cole Aldrich, pictured in a 2011 game for the Tulsa 66ers, will have an opportunity to fill in for the injured Kendrick Perkins. Tulsa World file
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