DeVon Hardin News

When Josh Childress signed with Olympiacos in the summer of 2008, I knew where the blame fell-the Stanford educational system.

After 10 games in two cities and three gyms, certain things have become quite obvious about the strengths and weaknesses of the Thunder 's young guns.

Dressed daily in gym shorts, a T-shirt, socks and sandals, watched the Thunder 's final three summer league games from the team's bench, often displaying a contemplative expression.

The fact Thabeet struggled offensively is no surprise. But the fact that he was whistled for 26 fouls while blocking just four shots is worrisome." Looks like DeVon Hardin is likely headed back overseas :A "Last yeara s 50th overall pick DeVon Hardin could be headed overseas for the 2009-10 season.

A couple quick thoughts about today's game against Dallas, some overall Summer League stats and few general observations: The Mavs started out today on a 10-0 run, then took it to 16-2 hitting 4-4 from deep.

Forward D.J. White releases a short jump hook during a Summer League game in Orlando.

The Thunder lost its first game of the NBA Summer League, falling 86-57 to Memphis on Sunday night at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.

Another fantastic game. And by fantastic, well, I think you know what I mean. The Thunder mixed it up today with a different starting lineup and a lot of the non-roster guys saw a lot more playing time.

One thing to point out before we get started "breaking down" this game, is that these games are about as important as your cousin's ultimate frisbee tournaments.

Starting point guard Russell Westbrook will lead the Oklahoma City Thunder summer league team that also features three players who once played at Oklahoma colleges.

Sam Presti doesn't remember exactly what time it was when Arizona State sophomore James Harden wrapped up an evening session shooting hoops and the two were finally able to go out to dinner.

I'm not much for trade rumors and trade mongering. You could sit around all day and say, "OK, how about 2012's unprotected first rounder, the rights to DeVon Hardin and Chucky Atkins' expiring contract for Chris Paul.

Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti will have usual opportunities to change the Thunder's roster in the offseason.

Even if Tyson Chandler didn't end up coming to Oklahoma City because the Thunder rescinded a midseason trade, the situation still sent a message that the relocated franchise might be willing to use some of that extra salary cap room if the right deal surfaced.