3 Trades For Oklahoma City Thunder To Shake Up 2023 NBA Draft

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Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets Receive: 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 12 – OKC), 2024 First-Round Pick (HOU via OKC), 2026 First-Round Pick (HOU via OKC)

Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 4 – HOU)

They say a good compromise leaves everyone dissatisfied. In that event, this is a great trade.

Rockets fans won’t like it. They’re passing up the opportunity to select a player with tremendous upside. In all likelihood, they’re letting Amen Thompson slip through their fingers.

Thunder fans might protest as well. After all, losing two first-round picks is a steep price to move up. Are we sure about this?

Yes. The two picks the Thunder are sending back to Houston are protected. The Rockets could conceivably tank again next season in an effort to retain their pick.

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Meanwhile, the Thunder add another bluechip prospect this way, while the Rockets get their flexibility back.

With that said, if the Thunder want to make a more modest deal, they’ll like this next proposal.

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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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