Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Josh Giddey, 2023 First-Round Pick (OKC), 2024 First-Round Pick (HOU via OKC), 2024 First-Round Pick (UTA via OKC), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHI via OKC), 2027 First-Round Pick (DEN via OKC)
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: G LaMelo Ball
With that context in mind, let’s take a moment to give Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder some credit.
After all, the Thunder have been rebuilding for a number of years. Some would even accuse them of “tanking”. Yet, Gilgeous-Alexander’s name has been relatively removed from the rumour mill.
The operate word there is “relatively”. Sure, there have been whispers of his growing impatience at times- but Gilgeous-Alexander always seem to publicly silence them.
Perhaps he feels some loyalty to the organization that traded Paul George for him.
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In any event, the Thunder look like a team that’s ready to move on from their rebuild.
Could acquiring Ball be the best way to do so?