NBA schedule markers are evil geniuses, but they may have reached a new height this time. Durant could've been the greatest player in Thunder history, and the fans will always criticize him for his decision to leave the franchise to join the Golden State Warriors,

In ESPN's latest "The Hoop Collective" podcast episode, Brian Windhorst revealed an interesting anecdote from an NBA executive. The decision-maker told the media personality in a tongue-in-cheek manner that the next great rivalry will be how the Thunder handles the CBA with their impending expensive roster.