John Schuhmann (NBA.com) on the Thunder’s easy start to the 2018-19 season: “The Thunder will play eight of their first 11 games against teams that had winning records last season, but will also play six of their first 16 against the Suns (3), Kings (2) and Knicks (1) — three teams that figure to finish at or near the bottom of the standings again this season. They’ll also have all four of their meetings against the Hornets and Cavs in their first 20 games. Both Denver and OKC are looking to move up in the West, and relatively easy starts to the season could help them do that.
Wednesday Bolts: 8.15.18
