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Published: July 1, 2009
Oklahoma City Thunder linked to some big free agents
Darnell Mayberry and Mike Baldwin
The NBA’s free agency period gets under way today, and some of the biggest names on the market have been linked to the Thunder.

Oklahoma City should be at least $11 million below the salary cap when the 2009-10 figure is announced next week.

With so much room, the Thunder could target some of the most talented players on the market.

Oklahoma City is widely considered a likely destination for players...

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