So, what do the Thunder do?

[Ashyneezz]

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.

Why would Boston give up anything when they'll have the space next offseason

 

[Canon]

Lakers should go all in for a trade right now

 

[jetflyinglimousineriding]

No player in his position would sign an extension now when you would make more when the cap jumps again next offseason.

Sounds good, I'm willing to create whatever super team

You would possibly have to pay Schroeder $20 mil and max out a 32 year old Millsap after the season

 

[satam55]

move to Seattle

This!! End thread!!

 

[Redguard]

Today is like the NBA equivalent of the red wedding from Game of Thrones for OKC.

 

[Dilltastic VolWon(derful)]

Why would Westbrook leave and where would he go that he'd be in a better situation than he is now? He didn't demand a trade when they were talking about shipping him in the past 3 years, so I don't see him running from this. He's a solid scorer away from back into contention. They may wanna get in that Okafor sweepstakes

The issue is not only did they lose a top 3 player, they lost him to the team he and the top 3 player couldn't beat last season, what chance do they have now going forward. You literally need 2 more top 5 players to have a shot at beating this team in a 7 game series. Okafor is not that player, nor may he ever be it.

 

[Malta]

Why would Boston give up anything when they'll have the space next offseason

Did they get KD this summer with all the space they had?

You trade for him to get his bird rights, so he has to choose between you being able to offer him $190 million or another team giving up $160.

 

[Malta]

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.

They aren't alright, they missed out on all the FAs and don't have a starting caliber PF, spacing is all kinds of fukked up because they lost Durant & Ibaka.

 

[LurkMoar]

Trade westbrook before he leaves

 

[jay211]

The problem with trading Westbrook, the only real team that has a chance re-signing him is The Lakers. If I'm the Lakers I wait and sign him as free agent.

 

[Michael's Black Son]

Blow it up. Trade Russ now whilst his value is high and get some picks. Teams are only gonna lowball the Thunder from here on since no one expects him to stay now.

Build around Oladipo and Adams in the meantime and hope for at least two high first round draft picks.

This. Russ got tons of value. Sell, sell, sell

 

[jdubnyce]

Th

Team they have now is 4th or 5th without KD

you show the same lack of foresight as Presti

team now does not equal team come trade deadline next season breh - lets be real

if you think Russ is going to be on the team for the full season, you are mistaken friend

there's easily 6-7 teams that will be better than OKC come trade deadline

sadly Oladipo aint saving this team

 

[Surreal]

Sota is an elite PG away

 

[360dagod]

Horrendous move by the Spurs. Gasol is a net negative but another fan base will have to learn it the hard way.

Im saying the same..id rather take the lumps this year and go from there...

U cant hide him and tony parker on defense..

Matchup wise the west is up for grabs..
But the matchup we would need to win we dont have the pieces for..

 

[100Percent]

Try and get a Kevin Love for Wiggins type deal before the season starts.

I wonder if the Celtics want Russ.