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Bill Ingram: Sources close to the situation between OKC and Brooks say the contract talks are "too close to call." Twitter

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have added a fourth year to a contract extension offer to coach Scott Brooks, but the two sides still have significant differences on salary, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Brooks’ contract expires on Saturday, and he could immediately become a candidate for the Portland Trail Blazers , sources said. Thunder GM Sam Presti and Brooks’ agent, Warren LeGarie, have had conversations this week, but there is still a gap between the sides. Yahoo! Sports

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Darnell Mayberry: Presti calls Scott Brooks' contract "tops on our list." Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Susan Bible: Nick Collison says he wants Coach Brooks back. Says Cole Aldrich will be ready for more next season. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Nick Collison, Cole Aldrich, Scott Brooks 

Darnell Mayberry: Brooks on his late-game speech: "At that point, the game was over. Not that I conceded and said we can't come back from a 25-point deficit." Twitter

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Darnell Mayberry: Brooks: "But there's messages that you can send throughout the game, throughout the season. I thought that was a important message to send." Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks 

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks says he hopes to meet with team chairman Clay Bennett and general manager Sam Presti in "the next couple of days" to discuss a new contract. Brooks pointed out Saturday that no one has had down time since training camp started in early December, following the lockout that condensed the season. NBA.com

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Royce Young: Scott Brooks today at exit interviews: "There's no guarantee that the next step is to win a championship." Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks 

Royce Young: Scott Brooks on Ibaka's hands: "It's not like he's Fred Biletnikoff or anything, but he doesn't have bad hands either." Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka 

Royce Young: Brooks: "LeBron, he was... it wasn't natural what you were seeing on the court... He was at a special level that I've never seen before." Twitter

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Royce Young: Scott Brooks confirms that Perk played the last three rounds with a partially torn groin. Twitter

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Royce Young: Scott Brooks on his future with the team: "I'm sure in the next couple of days we'll sit down and get together." Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Darnell Mayberry: Wow. Just saw Scott Brooks' speech in the final minutes of Game 5. Can we stop with the speculation? That alone just got him a new deal. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Dwyane Wade: Even more respect for the "Thunder" organization after hearing coach Brooke's msg to his team..very classy and unbelievable leadership.. Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Several NBA execs express belief that OKC and Scott Brooks will work out contract differences. Situation just works too well for a change Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Chris Mannix: Brooks, like his players, is learning but players stand steadfastly behind him. Brooks has a strong relationship with management, too. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Chris Mannix: Replacing Brooks just does not jibe with all the moves the organization has made the last few years. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Darnell Mayberry: There is growing speculation that the Thunder & coach Scott Brooks are far apart on a contract extension and the holdup could led to a split Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Scott Brooks 

Darnell Mayberry: Presti: "As we have said consistently, Scott is an integral part of the Thunder, and his contributions have been critical to the success... Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Sam Presti, Scott Brooks 

Darnell Mayberry: "and growth of our players and team. We have great respect for Scott and are confident he is the right person for the Thunder... Twitter

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