The Oklahoman answered the most relevant trade deadline questions in Oklahoma City as Thursday's 2 p.m. deadline looms.

Notice at the trade deadline, the teams at the top of this ranking are relatively quiet with their moves. Their front offices already did the work, now everyone is trying to catch them. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9,

The Mavericks may have improved their defense in a recent trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, but one national media member still has more confidence in OKC.