Oklahoma City Thunder News

Has Presti made another great move? Latavious Williams is drafted right out of high school by the Tulsa 66ers.

Here's the Thursday (11/05) edition of Loud Links, with the typical random comments and excerpted snippets thrown in for good measure.

News links following the Thunder's exciting loss to the Lakers.

The Thunder lose their second straight, but it was a valiant effort, and there's nothing to be embarrassed about.

The Thunder go up against their toughest foe yet. Do they have what it takes to hang with the leagues brightest stars?

The Thunder fall to the TrailBlazers in one of the best defensive battles seen in ages.

The Thunder are 2-0. But can they tango with the big boys? We find out tonight.

Pistons first week--Choking on Cupcakes

PORTLAND (83)Webster 4-12 1-2 10, Aldridge 2-5 2-2 6, Oden 4-5 4-4 12, Blake 6-9 2-2 18, Roy 5-17 5-7 16, Przybilla 1-4 0-0 2, Miller 1-1 2-2 4, Fernandez 0-3 1-2 1, Outlaw 4-10 2-4 12, Howard 1-3 0-0 2

The Thunder are up 2-0! But, then again, they've been committing lots of turnovers, and have faced two sub par opponents.

Bill Simmons still thinks Durant will be better. Plus several other bits of news. Join us as we look forward to tonight's game against the Detroit Pistons.