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The NBA's best team can trade for almost anyone it wants, so why will Thunder likely be quiet at the deadline?


Published on 2025-01-29 15:05:26 - MSN
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  • The NBA trade deadline is, for most teams, an exercise in resource-management. Take the Phoenix Suns. They are so desperate for the flexibility to make moves that they just traded one great first-round pick for three bad ones.

The article discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's approach to the NBA trade deadline. Despite having an abundance of draft picks and young talent, which theoretically positions them to make significant trades, the Thunder are expected to remain relatively quiet. The reasons include their current success with a 37-17 record, suggesting they are content with their current roster. Additionally, the team's strategy under General Manager Sam Presti focuses on long-term development rather than immediate gratification, emphasizing patience and strategic asset management. The Thunder's wealth of future draft picks and young players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren are seen as more valuable for future flexibility than for immediate trades. The article also notes that while the Thunder could pursue players like Pascal Siakam or Dejounte Murray, the cost in terms of assets might not align with their long-term vision, leading to a likely scenario where they make minor moves or none at all at the deadline.

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