What They're Saying: Thunder vs. Magic 11/18

-So in case you have not heard, Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery and will miss 4-6 weeks.

-George Diaz believes Allen Iverson is the Answer to Orlando's (temporary) point guard problems. To me, getting Iverson would be a huge mistake for a number of reasons that probably deserves its own post if things get very serious.

-Jason Williams gets a tough draw for his first start of the year in Nelson's absence. Williams will have to try and contian the Thunder's Russell Westbrook who has had a very nice early season.

-Back to Iverson, Otis Smith seems willing to wait and see how things go but is not ruling out possibly signing Allen Iverson.

-Kevin Durant is starting to heat up after scoring 32 points in last night's win over the Heat.

-Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman details Kevin Durant's relationship with the Heat's Michael Beasley and how Durant reacted to Beasley's admittance into a rehab facility this summer.

-In Mayberry's notebook from last night's game, Thunder owner Clay Bennet (Seattle fans hissing) was in Miami to inspect their outdoor LED video screen and Russell Westbrook narrowly avoided a skirmish with Jermaine O'Neal.

-A win and some confidence would make a nice birthday gift for Jason Williams' first start for the Magic.

-Joshua Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel's Magic BasketBlog reports Jason Williams will attack tonight's game just like any other he has played for the Magic so far.

-Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel's Magic BasketBlog reports two things. First Marcin Gortat will play tonight after missing Monday's game with an illness. And second, Jameer Nelson underwent successful surgery this morning.

-In a collection of daily new stories, DailyThunder.com reports Shaun Livingston's minor knee surgery was a success. He is also expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Hoping a quick recovery for Shaun, the dude has worked hard to get back to the NBA and deserves nothing but success.

-Royce of the Daily Thunder is scratching his head why Oklahoma City plays up and down to its opponents. But either way, being competitive in most games and having a good shot at winning them is a big step forward for this young team.

-Daily Thunder is trying to build a reputation for one of the top young defenders in the NBA, Thabo Sefolosha.

-Mike Baldwin of the Oklahoman writes about the Thunder's "shell" defense has proven the doubters wrong and is surprisingly effective against the 3-pointer... and everything else.

-Remember when Jason Williams was the darling of Nike commercials and the street ball NBA of the 1990s. Well, it is safe to say Williams has changed a little bit. But he will be back in your living rooms.