This Raptors-Thunder Trade Features Scottie Barnes

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Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal 

If you haven’t noticed, the Thunder seem to have a type. 

This roster is littered with long, two-way, playmaking wings. That makes sense – those types of players are increasingly dominating the NBA as a whole. 

Barnes has as much potential as any of them. He’d be a perfect addition to this squad. If the Thunder had the opportunity to land him, they could not afford to hesitate. 

Yes, the price here is steep. Still, the Thunder could trade these five unprotected first-round picks and still have one of the most impressive collections of draft capital in the entire NBA.

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Moreover, at 7-8, their upcoming selection isn’t looking as valuable as it once did. Adding Barnes would only make it less of an asset. 

Should the Raptors really take it back for Barnes? 

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