Thunder fans need to be reasonable when approaching this years deadline. Just because the Kings gave away DeMarcus Cousins for a practically nothing does not mean the same will happen for other superstars in the league. That means you can cross off your Kyle Singler for Paul George trade.
Oklahoma City will make a move. Sam Presti is known to be very active around the trade deadline and you can bet it will be more of the same this year. But, don't expect a move that will significantly swing the pendulum for the Thunder.
Here are some realistic trades the Thunder could make:
Thunder Get the Three They've Been Searching For
Thunder receive: Wilson Chandler
Nuggets Receive: Andre Roberson, Cameron Payne
This trade idea is courtesy of Jon Hamm and it makes sense for both teams. Wilson Chandler has made it clear he wants out of Denver. The forward is a solid defender with a good three point stroke and the ability to play the three or four. Denver reportedly is looking for a first round draft pick in exchange for Chandler, but the Thunder don't have any draft picks to give away for awhile. The Nuggets would be receiving a stout defender in Andre Roberson and a talented point guard still on a rookie contract.
The Thunder have now been reported to have marked Chandler off of their list, but with Sam Presti as the General Manager anything can happen.
Kings Abandoning Ship
Thunder receive: Darren Collison
Kings receive: Cameron Payne
In this trade the Thunder would be reuniting a UCLA backcourt while the Kings get a point guard they have been high on. Now while this trade makes sense on the court, Collison's off the court issues probably force Sam Presti to turn this deal down. Collison was charged with domestic abuse earlier this season and Presti does not want that kind of presence surrounding the Thunder culture.
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