This Nets-Thunder Trade Sends Kevin Durant To OKC

Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal

The Thunder have amassed an absolutely absurd amount of draft capital over recent years.

So absurd, in fact, that they’d still have plenty to spare in the wake of his trade. That may be hard to wrap your head around, but it’s true. The Thunder could swap seven first-round picks for Kevin Durant and still have assets to round out the roster around him.

Let’s assume the Thunder did exactly that. Suddenly, they’d be strengthening a roster already featuring Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey and Lu Dort.

Depending on who else they added, that’s a strong group. Much of their success might depend on Chet Holmgren’s NBA readiness. On the other hand, if he looks like needs more time to develop, guess what?

LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: What About OKC Thunder As Trade Suitor For Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant?

The Thunder can trade him too. In the end, if they win an NBA title, rest assured that their fanbase won’t be concerned with how they got there.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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