Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal
By contrast, Bogdanovic is almost the opposite player. He’s a so-so defender, but he’s one of the most consistent floor spacers in the NBA.
That’s a trade-off the Thunder will live with. For starters, this is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. They could badly use Bogdanovic’s floor spacing when they aim for a playoff push next season.
Moreover, they’ll be welcoming Chet Holmgren into the NBA. Granted, he’ll be a rookie, but he ought to make a defensive impact right away. The Thunder can afford to lose Dort.
Sure, this is a win-now move. The Thunder look ready. They’re probably out of the running for a top-shelf lottery pick this summer anyway.
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They may have expected to tank this year, but by now, they ought to pivot.
After all, every rebuild doesn’t look the same.