The Oklahoma City Thunder’s offseason has gone well. The squad used to concentrate on growth during Summer League.
The club is now a contender for a championship and is making minor adjustments to make sure it is ready for postseason
basketball.
The trade of Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein, rather than any draft capital, was a huge victory that
helped elevate the team to the rank of a contender.
Still, is it possible that the Thunder may make further moves in the offseason? Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report assembled a
single trade package for each team. The Thunder’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors was one example of this.
Given that the Thunder have the trade pieces necessary to complete such a megadeal, it is tempting to assemble a big
landscape-shifter here.
completed, but their relatively methodical approach thus far indicates that their splashes are finished for this summer,”
Buckley wrote. The Thunder will most likely use their salary cap and draft picks to make small additions to their current core
of players. Would they sign Warriors guard Moses Moody? If so, they would have to let go of veteran forward Kenrich
Williams. “If they wanted to do another deal, though, then flipping Williams and a lottery-protected first for Moody might
work,” Buckley wrote. “Williams’ role has decreased amid Oklahoma City’s ascent. The Thunder might see some untapped
potential with Moody, or at least seek out more perimeter shooting from wing-sized players who won’t be played off the floor
defensively. Santos, a 2022
second-round selection, possesses the versatility and activity level to potentially replicate Williams’ role as an energizer for
the Sooner State.”
Moody would add some solid depth as a capable floor spacer and be an interesting match in Oklahoma City. He also
provides flexibility in the long run and ensures that the Thunder’s lengthy championship window stays open.
While it would be intriguing to see the Thunder sign a player similar to the Warriors guard, Williams has stated that he
would prefer to retire with Oklahoma City. But would he change his opinion if he didn’t have a role on the court?
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