major league record by allowing 253 home runs.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Since coming over in a trade from Philadelphia, Jerami Grant has become Oklahoma Citys version of a Swiss army knife. No matter what the job, the 6-foot-9, 210-pound Grant has the tools to handle it.This was evident Saturday night during the Thunders 114-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Grant knew he would be coming off the bench, but he had no idea at what position it would be until coach Billy Donovan told him as he went into the game.Its fine, Grant said. You always have to be ready. You always have to be ready for whatever comes at you. Especially being in the position Im in, being able to play different positions, you always have to be ready.Against the Suns, he ended the night with eight points, five rebounds and a plus/minus of plus-11. That was tied for the second-highest on the team.Grant has lined up as center, power forward, small forward and even some shooting guard. It takes a lot homework and study to make sure he has his positions down.You have to know everybodys tendencies, regardless of who is on the court, Grant said. I think everybody should know everybodys tendencies. I watch a ton of basketball so I kind of know most peoples tendencies in the league already. I watch a lot of film with the coaches and go through our scouting report.The Thunder will need Grant in the same frame of mind Monday night, when they host Paul Millsap and the Atlanta Hawks (13-14) at 7 p.m. in the Chesapeake Energy ArenaMillsap is one of the more versatile power forwards in the NBA. He can score on the low block and also step out and hit 15-foot jumpers with consistency. He leads the Hawks with an average of 17 points is second in rebounds (eight) and assists (3.7).Oklahoma City won the first matchup with the Hawks in Atlanta. They are expecting an even tougher test this time around, especially with the uncertainty of the injured Victor Oladipo playing.They are a physical team Grant said. I know they are going to come back and try and get us back.Atlanta enters the contest coming off a loss to Charlotte Saturday. After the game, center Dwight Howard and point guard Dennis Schroder went directly to the practice court to hash out missed opportunities, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Schroder had six assists, but none led to points for Howard.In his first season in Atlanta, Howard is posting solid numbers at 14.2 points and 13 boards a game. Yet, the Hawks find themselves hanging around .500 and havent been able to break through yet.Its frustrating. Were all competitive, Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer told Peachtreehoops. We want to win. Id say frustrated. Our guys are competing, guys are trying to make plays.As with every team that comes into Oklahoma City, slowing down Russell Westbrook will have to be at the top of the list of things to do for the Hawks. But Westbrook showed with his career high 22 assists and 13th triple-double of the season on Saturday that hes not doing it alone. That is also evident on defensively.When we defend we put ourselves in position to win games. That has to be our identity, Westbrook said. When we defend at a high level we usually have a good chance of winning the game.Vapormax Blanche Solde . -- Al Jefferson found a groove just in time for the Charlotte Bobcats. Vapormax Flyknit Noir 2020 . Tests earlier this week revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain for Sabathia, who was hurt in last Fridays start against San Francisco. Its an injury that will require about eight weeks to heal. He finished a disappointing campaign just 14-13 with a career-worst 4. http://www.vapormaxsolde.fr/ . Its the second straight game Bell has scored in extra time for Kelowna, which beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-5 on Friday, and he now has four game-winning goals on the season. Vapormax Femme Solde . The incident occurred at 19:56 of the second period of the Kings 4-2 road win over Edmonton on Sunday. Nolan punched Oilers forward Jesse Joensuu in the jaw in front of the Kings goal during a scrum. Vapormax Blanche Femme . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good.CINCINNATI -- Bryan Price will return as the Cincinnati Reds manager next season.The last-place team announced the decision Friday before playing the Chicago Cubs.Price and the Reds agreed to a one-year contract with a team option. The entire coaching staff also has been offered contracts for 2017.Weve been talking about (a new contract) since the last home stand, Price said. It just took some time working out the terms of the contract. There is a mutual desire to stay connected. For me, its an unbelievable opportunity. It is a storied franchise. I have really enjoyed my coaches and my team.The Reds entered Fridays game at 67-92, 34 1/2 games out of first in the NL Central. They set a v franchise record by using 32 pitchers and a major league record by allowing 253 home runs. The Reds went 32-57 before the All-Star break before improving to 35-35 in the second half.I couldnt be happier with the coaching sstaff and the way the players hung in there during a challenging season, Price said.dddddddddddd The fruits of that showed up certainly in the second half with a lot better win-loss record and a lot better statistical representation of our team.Price joined the Reds as pitching coach in 2010 and was promoted to manager after the 2013 season, helping to oversee a rebuilding effort. His overall record is 207-276. The way hes handled the challenge was one reason he was rehired, team president and chief executive officer Bob Castellini said in a statement.Bryan has been here seven seasons now, Castellini said in the statement released by the team. Hes comfortable with the direction we are heading with our young players, and we are comfortable with him leading us in that direction. ' ' '