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Oklahoma City Thunder 2010 Draft Preview

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06/21/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The best young team in basketball will have a chance to add a few more pieces to the puzzle in the 2010 NBA Draft.

The past three drafts have given Oklahoma City Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka and James Harden, bringing the organization youth, energy and most of all talent.

In fact, you could make a strong argument that it was the Thunder that gave the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers their toughest test this season, at least before Boston took them the distance in The Finals.

General manager Sam Presti would like to add a true low-post scorer to complement Durant as well as a solid three-point shooter. With three picks between Nos. 21 and 32, the Thunder could also continue to stockpile talent in order to make a move via trade since they have significant salary cap room.

Oklahoma City is so skilled on the wings and in the backcourt, it could be looking for another big body at 21 and raw Nigerian big man Solomon Alabi of Florida State has a significant defensive upside.

Players under contract: F/C Nick Collison; F Kevin Durant; F Jeff Green; G James Harden; C Serge Ibaka; C Nenad Krstic; G Eric Maynor; C Byron Mullens; G Thabo Sefolosha; G Kyle Weaver; G Russell Westbrook; F D.J. White

Free agents: G Mustafa Shakur (restricted); G Kevin Ollie (unrestricted); F Etan Thomas (unrestricted)

Draft picks: 1st round (21st overall, 26th overall); 2nd round (32nd overall, 51st overall)

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How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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