So, what do the Thunder do?

[Malta]

It'd be such a risk but if there's an organization with the assets to trade for him along with a culture, coaching staff and front office that could win him over into a long term commitment, it's probably Boston.

The Thunder can't afford to wait until the deadline when teams are just like -

"fukk it, we'll try in July, unless you'll take _____Bum___ and 2nd rounder for him "


Right now is when they can get their best deal for him, not a great deal but better than waiting until the season and they get out of the gate 13-26,

 

[ghostwriterx]

Presti has shown a love of trades where he can get

1. - Young player who doesn't need to be equal to what he's trading
2. - Prospect that is a lottery pick and/or first rounder
3. - Thrown in vet


They don't have any leverage and Cle/SA have nothing that they'd be willing to give up for Westbrook that fits the Presti bill. I think if the Celtics are willing they'd be able to get him without giving up everything for him.

Yeah I know Cle/SA don't have what it takes, just saying they're teams that could actually change their status with Westbrook. Celitcs could make a deal, but again why? They'll have cap space next year right? He's entering free agency regardless. Why give up anything for him now? He's not making any team other than Cle/Sas a contender next season.

 

[Kang Deezy]

I keep Isaiah even if we get Westbrook.

I don't think we can add protection to our pick if it's not ours, but if I move that Brooklyn 17 pick I'd want it to be at least top 5 protected. I don't think that's possible then.

If you keep Thomas, then it's probably smart, brown, and a combination of rozier, Mickey, hunter

 

[#1 pick]

Its not like rose was much better last year though

No. Maybe 1st half Rose.

 

[Edub]

The hole they have at SF is just massive because Presti never got a solid backup for KD and trading Ibaka doesn't help since he was their best three point shooter after KD. What options do they have now, they have some caproom but all the best SF's were taken, they could trade Kanter but for what, doesn't seem to be much out there on the wing outside of Rudy Gay.


Do they tear it down now and move Russ for the best package available, I'm sure Danny on the phone now offering them some bum juice for him like Rozier & a 2nd or some shyt. He's a FA next year and I can't see him staying, so what do the Thunder do, rather what would my Coli brehs do?

They're fine...oladipo is dope and his jumper is improving. Adams has begun to step into his own and kantor will be better. A decent shooting wing and they should be in good shape still.

 

[Kang Deezy]

The other point is, that not many teams will even get into the bidding so okc has even less leverage

Celtics and lakers would have a chance at resigning him...

Can't Imagine teams like Denver, Orlando, Milwaukee would be as confident... They're not gonna give up their young talent for a definite rental

 

[Malta]

Yeah I know Cle/SA don't have what it takes, just saying they're teams that could actually change their status with Westbrook. Celitcs could make a deal, but again why? They'll have cap space next year right? He's entering free agency regardless. Why give up anything for him now? He's not making any team other than Cle/Sas a contender next season.

You give up some assets to control his bird rights, and hope he can lead your team to a winning record in the process, that way you can be the one to throw that 5 year $190 million contract at him.

Boston seems like the most logical place, they can afford to give up some assets that happen to be PGs, while still retaining a team capable of winning.

 

[Malta]

They're fine...oladipo is dope and his jumper is improving. Adams has begun to step into his own and kantor will be better. A decent shooting wing and they should be in good shape still.

They are far from fine -

Westbrook
Oladipo
Roberson
????????
Adams

Where is the shooting coming from? Oladipo couldn't even help get his team to the playoffs in the East man.

 

[Circle p]

They are far from fine -

Westbrook
Oladipo
Roberson
????????
Adams

Where is the shooting coming from? Oladipo couldn't even help get his team to the playoffs in the East man.

that line up ain't sniffing the playoffs

 

[Big Boss]

Thunder about to lose Russ for nothing

No team is trading anything good for a 1 year rental and Russ definitely aint signing a thing with all that money he is due for next year

Yep he aint passing up all that money

 

[Brozay]

Yup. Plus you have good big man depth anyways... What do you expect from portis?

Hard to say if they plan on keeping both Taj/Niko

They should be moving one of them (prob Taj) and let Bobby have the reigns. Hes got an impressive skillset, but Im not sure what minutes hes looking at right now

 

[#StarkSet]

The other point is, that not many teams will even get into the bidding so okc has even less leverage

Celtics and lakers would have a chance at resigning him...

Can't Imagine teams like Denver, Orlando, Milwaukee would be as confident... They're not gonna give up their young talent for a definite rental

 

[Kang Deezy]

that line up ain't sniffing the playoffs

The back half of the west is pretty ugly. I'm not ruling it out

 

[ghostwriterx]

You give up some assets to control his bird rights, and hope he can lead your team to a winning record in the process, that way you can be the one to throw that 5 year $190 million contract at him.

Boston seems like the most logical place, they can afford to give up some assets that happen to be PGs, while still retaining a team capable of winning.

They better be sure he'll resign, but I guess its worth the risk if you're Boston. Then again those Bird rights dd nothing for OKC and they were an actual contender.

 

[Edub]

They are far from fine -

Westbrook
Oladipo
Roberson
????????
Adams

Where is the shooting coming from? Oladipo couldn't even help get his team to the playoffs in the East man.

Orlandos problems were not Oladipo...I can tell u that, buddy is a baller. And they won't be a jump shooting team they will be a run and slash team. A decent shooter could balance them out efficiently...they have definite scorers...just not three point scorers. The game is getting ready to change anyway...one shooter and they're really okay. And Roberson was weak in the latter of the wcf...but he's effective on glass too...I think they aight.