The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially fired head coach Scott Brooks.  Many suspected it was coming as Brooks did not seem like the coach that could get the Thunder over the hump.

Thunder GM Sam Presti traveled to meet Scott Brooks in California today and delivered the news.

Of course the Thunder missing the playoffs this year was not solely due to coaching; the team dealt with numerous injuries including losing the reigning MVP Kevin Durant.

Brooks reached the 2012 Finals, and three Conference Finals in seven seasons.  He finished with an overall 338-207 record.

Brooks will immediately become a top candidate for the openings in Orlando and Denver, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

Shay Marie