This Suns-Thunder Trade Features Deandre Ayton

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Fans of rebuilding NBA teams often use a mantra: “don’t rush the process.” 

To be sure, teams are best to avoid rushing. Making a win-now trade when your team isn’t ready can be a fatal error. After all, you’ll have to use assets in order to do so. 

At the same time, the goal is to build a winning team, right? There’s more than one way to accomplish that goal.

When a rebuilding team is showing signs of life, it can be beneficial for them to accelerate their rebuild. 

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Deandre Ayton, Oklahoma City Thunder & Phoenix Suns Updates

In 2022-23, the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing some signs of life. Perhaps they expected to rebuild for longer, but if this front office wanted to make a win-now move, it could benefit them. 

Here’s one that has them trading for Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns.

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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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