Oklahoma City Thunder

After previewing the Eastern Conference last week, we’ll move onto the Western Conference with the season within reach. The race to the playoffs will be even more exciting in the West, thanks to the level of talent in the conference. With that said, the very top of the conference is much more predictable. For more on the NBA and fantasy basketball, download the 3-and-D Pod on Fantrax Radio and Soundcloud. Follow me on Twitter @JonSauber. Tier One 1. Golden State Warriors There isn’t a whole lot to say here. I know…

After months of speculation, rumors, and waiting, the New York Knicks finally dealt All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony on Saturday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s been obvious they’ve been trying to deal Anthony for a while but hadn’t had much luck. In return, they received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick. At first glance, that return doesn’t look like a whole lot, but it allows the Knicks to finally move on from Melo and move forward with their rebuild.…

This week our fantasy sleeper series comes to a close with the Northwest Division. This is the most improved division in the NBA, and it's filled with guys who could make a big jump this year. The divisions contain two vets who find themselves in improved situations and two young players poised to fill a new role. Of course, the fifth player is our biggest fantasy sleeper of the season, and a player with serious superstar potential. Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets put themselves in a position to contend for…

This week marks the beginning of the new NBA league year, and with that, our new weekly roundup. Every week we'll come to you with the winners and losers of that week in the offseason. This week, we take a look at teams and players that have taken advantage of the beginning of free agency. Winners Oklahoma City Thunder Sam Presti must be thrilled with how the last week has gone. He made only one major move, but it was as big as it gets. Presti's trade for Paul George was an absolute fleecing and helps the Thunder in the…