The Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to make a move during the NBA Trade Deadline but moves other teams have made heavily impact the rest of this season as Kevin Durant is traded to the Suns. Russell Westbrook appears to be on the way to free agency. Should the OKC Thunder bring back Russ? How does KD joining the Western Conference impact OKC? The Toronto Raptors can change the league. Will Sam Presti pull off any surprises? Plus, an update on the direction of this season for the Bricktown boys?
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Did you notice SGA’s attitude during the presser? He looked offended to have to share the podium with JDub. He wouldn’t even look at him and you could see that JDub noticed. I know you’ve followed the Thunder as close as I have because you’ve actually written an article for me on Thunderous intentions (which I’ve been following from the start). On that note do you remember back when KD and Harden were humble? Then they started to get more and more attention and became divas. I’m saying we could be on diva watch with Shai. Just a thought
On top of that we have wwwaaayyy too much guards: big guard but guards nun-the-less
Watching all the weird trades going on it feels like OKC are the only adults in the room…
As a die-hard OKC & Nets fan these last few yrs have been rough. Forced to root for KD & Harden.
No on Russ his style of basketball isn't a winning formula other teams gave it shot didn't work out well.Not a good fit for Okc time to move on,but I thank him for his time
here in OKC.
I thought the Nets did surprisingly well given the drama that’s always in Brooklyn. I assume they will excise Harris, Curry and Mills in some form and if Cam Thomas is what he appears to be and with Claxton and with decent role players they might be ready to take a big plunge off season. I’m certain Sam will just continue to calculate and be patient.
My answer: NO.
If the Thunder end up bypassing the trade deadline after seeing the big moves made by other teams I see it as a win for the team. Honestly the way this team is being built is dependent upon trust between players, coaches, and executives. Not trading is good for this team right now. Show them you like what you have in the locker room to play teams like the Suns hard and win still. Let this young team try to get in a playoff position. If they make it after how loaded the west is now, then the rest of the league has to be on notice for this team from now on.
If Westbrook agreed to come off the bench and play less minutes, he would be a great leader and inspiration for the team, but I'm not sure Westbrook is ready for that. He is a starter on almost any team. The Suns and the Mavericks are better teams today, more competition!