For a second straight season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been counted out. And for a second straight season, they may defy the odds.

The Northwest teams all have questions that need to be answered, either early in the season or at some point in their playoff pursuits.

The NBA's version of Christmas morning will take place over several hours on November 18th as teams take their chances on new players.

This version of OKC had the flexibility to do whatever it wanted. In the end, it did more than anyone could've bargained for.