A Thunder team without a KD TOPICS:Westbrook Posted By: admin October 22, 2016 The 2016-2017 season begins. Only this time there is no Kevin Durant. But there is Russell Westbrook. Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins penned a revealing behind-the-scenes look at Westbrook’s decision to stay in Oklahoma City. It’s a good read to begin the new season for the Thunder. See: SI: Russell Westbrooke: ‘I was never going to leave’ Tweet