Thunder Land Knicks’ RJ Barrett In Bold Trade Scenario

RJ Barrett, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal 

For the Thunder, this is a gamble on upside. 

It’s fair to say that Barrett hasn’t lived up to expectations as a third-overall pick. At the same time, he’s approached them. This is a complicated case where a player isn’t necessarily a success story or a bust. 

Could he be more successful on the Thunder? By now, it feels fair to say that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws more defensive attention than anyone Knick. That might help open up the floor for Barrett. 

Meanwhile, Josh Giddey might be the most gifted passer he’s played with at the NBA level.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: RJ Barrett, Oklahoma City Thunder & New York Knicks Updates

If the Thunder think they can unlock the two-way scorer in Barrett that we’ve seen flashes of in New York, this is a fair price to pay for him. 

Should the Knicks accept it? 

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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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