Oklahoma City fires Brooks

The Oklahoma City Thunder fired Scott Brooks on Wednesday, parting ways with a head coach who led the team to three conference finals only to falter this season as his key players were injured.Starting in 2010-11, he led the team to the Western Conference finals three out of four years, and the Thunder reached the NBA Finals in 2012.The Thunder (45-37) failed to make the playoffs this season, as injuries, including to Kevin Durant, limited them.Scott helped establish the identity of the Thunder and has earned his rightful place in the history of our organization through his seven years as a valued leader and team member.Rajon Rondo has played his last game for the Mavericks, and Chandler Parsons will have surgery on his right knee and is done for the season.Head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that Rondo, with whom he has feuded, will not play another game for Dallas.