Post#664 » by Andre Roberstan » Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:31 pm
There are a few agents who have multiple players with Thunder connections, Leon Rose (well, more like CAA Sports) perhaps being the most prominent. But Andy Miller of ASM Sports seems like there's probably a legit relationship there beyond just business.
A couple of things that jump out at me:
1) Telfair signing. Seems really indicative of favor—he was basically signed to sit on the bench and make money for it, and there were better options here in the States.
2) Ibaka/Ilyasova trade.
3) Marquis Teague, who's been on the Blue forever.
He also has decent connections to the Magic front office, which is run by Hennigan, a Presti disciple and sometimes trade partner.
If I'm correct in that Miller might have a closer connection to the OKC front offices than some others, I'd keep an eye on a couple of his guys this year:
1) Alec Burks. Jazz are incredibly deep this year, and Burks might come available and be willing to move on if that depth translates to a smaller role.
2) Hollis Thompson. I know Philly needs shooting, but there's a connection to OKC already (former Blue player) and he might be someone that Presti puts feelers out on.
3) Kyle O'Quinn. He got pushed pretty far down the rotation last year, and he may want a slightly bigger role. Were Kanter to get moved, I'd keep an eye out.
4) KJ McDaniels. He's been fringe rotation in both places he's played, and he's not shy about his perceived ability. If he doesn't get on the court for the Rockets, it's likely he starts pushing for trade, and if there's a preexisting Miller relationship with Oklahoma City, it'd make it easier.
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