THEY WILL BRING THE THUNDER

Oklahoma City leaves town with a middling 1415 mark, still adjusting to adding All-Stars Anthony and Paul George to reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook. But former OKC center Enes Kanter, who came over in the Anthony deal, still likes the Thunder to make a big move in the Western Conference.

“They obviously have three of the best players in the league. They’ve had some tough games, but the most important thing is they stay together…I believe that they’re still the best team in the West,” Kanter said. “I believe it, yeah, I think in the end you will guys will see it in the playoffs that they’re going to step up. I still believe they are the best team in the West…They just need some time to try to get used to each other and stuff, but once they get the chemistry together, I think they’re gonna beat Houston, Golden State, whoever, in the West.”