OKC Thunder Acquire Devin Booker In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal 

This deal wouldn’t be legal until January 15th, since the Thunder extended Dort this summer. Realistically, that’s perfect for the Suns. 

As we said, if the Suns are winning enough games, this won’t be the right decision. This is more of a “break in case of emergency” move for the Suns. If the negativity around this team persists into the season, it might spell the end of this iteration of the Suns. 

If the front office does hit the panic button, this is quite the package. Firstly, the Suns are receiving four unprotected first-round picks. These aren’t just any picks, either – Utah’s 2024 selection is a premium asset. 

On the other hand, Ousmane Dieng is a recent lottery pick as well. He’s entirely unproven – he hasn’t played an NBA game yet, and he’s likely to start 2022-23 in the G-League.

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Moreover, he’s raw – but his ceiling is roughly limitless. In pairing him with this much draft capital, the Thunder make a compelling offer for Booker here.

Should they? 

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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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