Anthony Morrow may open the season as the Thunder's starting small forward, the Oklahoman's Anthony Slater reports.

Morrow may open the season as the Thunder's starting small forward, the Oklahoman's Anthony Slater reports.

Analysis:

He is expected to return from a minor ankle injury Friday and would start at small forward. While Perry Jones offers superior size and athleticism at the three, the Thunder may value Morrow's experience and long-range shooting. The big backcourt of Russell Westbrook and Andre Roberson should help make up for the 6-foot-5 Morrow's lack of size at the three, and he should offer fantasy owners significant three-point shooting in Kevin Durant's absence through the first month or so of the regular season.