OKC Thunder Trades and Transaction Thread

Kizz Fastfists · Post #2941 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 12:09 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:props to Presti because i would struggle a lot more from losing Joe/Wiggins if he didn't trade for Mccain.

I believe the McCain trade is the best in-season trade Presti has made.

Post #2942 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 12:20 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:props to Presti because i would struggle a lot more from losing Joe/Wiggins if he didn't trade for Mccain.

I believe the McCain trade is the best in-season trade Presti has made.

for sure but it's not difficult because in season Thunder trades are so so bad :lol:

Kanter, Singler, Hayward..

Don't remember a decent in-season trade before Mccain that was from a basketball perspective and not picks.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #2943 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 12:21 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:
Mr Thunder Nick wrote:However I hope to keep Joe for another year. His 3's a so important at least in regular season . OK let's see what the draft brings us.

we can't afford it salary wise IMO.

I think they can make Joe work if they get rid of Dort and Kenrich. If they give IHart a new contract that reduces his cap hit for this year it would make that relatively easy if we assume the maximum team salary is the 2nd apron. That would leave three open roster spots so picks #12 and #17 take two of them and they can leave the last spot empty, sign their 2nd round pick to a NBA contract or get a vet minimum player, maybe Carlson gets a one year deal for the last spot.

Presti has some options, but the next few days could be interesting. I think we can safely assume that SGA, JDub, Chet, IHart, Cason, McCain, Ajay, Sorber and Jaylin and are staying put. I expect Topic to be back, but I could see a scenario where he is used to trade up in the draft, but his $5.4M salary isn't a cap issue if they believe in him.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #2944 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 12:23 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:
Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:props to Presti because i would struggle a lot more from losing Joe/Wiggins if he didn't trade for Mccain.

I believe the McCain trade is the best in-season trade Presti has made.

for sure but it's not difficult because in season Thunder trades are so so bad Kanter, Singler, Hayward..

Don't remember a decent in-season trade before Mccain that was from a basketball perspective and not picks.

Waiters is the in-season trade that some people liked a lot more than I did.

Post #2945 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 1:22 pm

looks like everybody has OKC going for Morez now I will be pissed if he goes higher or if Presti pass on him. I'm pretty sure Presti will pick him though if he's available. The only time I was more certain than Presti was gonna pick a specific player was Chet (less options at 2 and looked like a Presti guy).

I don't know much about #17 and didn't watch enough of some players but I would still like Carr there.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #2946 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 2:15 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:I don't know much about #17 and didn't watch enough of some players but I would still like Carr there.

If Presti stays at 17 I like Graves more than Carr, but wouldn't be upset with Carr.

Devilanche · Post #2947 » by **Devilanche** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 2:50 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:
Mr Thunder Nick wrote:However I hope to keep Joe for another year. His 3's a so important at least in regular season . OK let's see what the draft brings us.

we can't afford it salary wise IMO.

I would rather trade him as well.

Open up his role and minutes and hope someone step up enough in the playoff.
We might perform abit worse in the regular season but the upside is that we might find a decent playoff contributor.

Devilanche · Post #2948 » by **Devilanche** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 2:51 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:looks like everybody has OKC going for Morez now I will be pissed if he goes higher or if Presti pass on him. I'm pretty sure Presti will pick him though if he's available. The only time I was more certain than Presti was gonna pick a specific player was Chet (less options at 2 and looked like a Presti guy).

I don't know much about #17 and didn't watch enough of some players but I would still like Carr there.

There wasn’t a more clearer pick for Presti than Poku .

It was clear from before the draft itself that we were going trade up for him.

Post #2949 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:50 pm

Devilanche wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:looks like everybody has OKC going for Morez now I will be pissed if he goes higher or if Presti pass on him. I'm pretty sure Presti will pick him though if he's available. The only time I was more certain than Presti was gonna pick a specific player was Chet (less options at 2 and looked like a Presti guy).

I don't know much about #17 and didn't watch enough of some players but I would still like Carr there.

There wasn’t a more clearer pick for Presti than Poku .

It was clear from before the draft itself that we were going trade up for him.

because it was leaked (and also because Poku is the GOAT)

OKC2008 · Post #2950 » by **OKC2008** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:54 pm

I don't see Sorber+Topic+ 2 Rookies (#12, #17) simultaneously on the roster, there would actually be 4 rookies which are definitely too many for a contender

I hope Topic will be traded to a team where he has more opportunity to develop, he deserves it

Post #2951 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 4:19 pm

I guess it's better for us if Giannis goes to Miami. Not afraid about any team in the East but Boston with Giannis is trouble

Devilanche · Post #2952 » by **Devilanche** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 11:28 pm

Where is my next official trade ?

ThunderBolt · Post #2953 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 11:54 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:I guess it's better for us if Giannis goes to Miami. Not afraid about any team in the East but Boston with Giannis is trouble

I can’t for the life of me understand why Milwaukee would make that trade with Miami if the reported offers are true. The offer reminds me of what OKC got for Shai if the Clips hadn’t included Shai. No one knew he was going to be a two time MVP but he did show a lot of potential in his rookie year. I don’t think Jamie Jacquez Jr or anyone else from Miami is on that level. Also, I think Giannis is a better play than George was at the time even though PG was coming off a great season.

ThunderBolt · Post #2954 » by **ThunderBolt** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 4:18 am

Congrats to the Heat. I think they are going to be serious contenders if adebayo can score around 83 per game.

Devilanche · Post #2955 » by **Devilanche** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:29 am

ThunderBolt wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:I guess it's better for us if Giannis goes to Miami. Not afraid about any team in the East but Boston with Giannis is trouble

I can’t for the life of me understand why Milwaukee would make that trade with Miami if the reported offers are true. The offer reminds me of what OKC got for Shai if the Clips hadn’t included Shai. No one knew he was going to be a two time MVP but he did show a lot of potential in his rookie year. I don’t think Jamie Jacquez Jr or anyone else from Miami is on that level. Also, I think Giannis is a better play than George was at the time even though PG was coming off a great season.

Considering the situation that’s really the best offer of what is available .

There’s no A grade rookie coming back. But there’s enough Bs to bring in the fan ?

SGA weren’t really current SGA when we made the trade and it was a huge pick base return for us cause it was eventually clippers paying to lock in Kawhi as well . Basically a one off situation that worked in our favour .

Post #2956 » by **Dadouv47** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:34 am

Devilanche wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:I guess it's better for us if Giannis goes to Miami. Not afraid about any team in the East but Boston with Giannis is trouble

I can’t for the life of me understand why Milwaukee would make that trade with Miami if the reported offers are true. The offer reminds me of what OKC got for Shai if the Clips hadn’t included Shai. No one knew he was going to be a two time MVP but he did show a lot of potential in his rookie year. I don’t think Jamie Jacquez Jr or anyone else from Miami is on that level. Also, I think Giannis is a better play than George was at the time even though PG was coming off a great season.

Considering the situation that’s really the best offer of what is available .

There’s no A grade rookie coming back. But there’s enough Bs to bring in the fan ?

SGA weren’t really current SGA when we made the trade and it was a huge pick base return for us cause it was eventually clippers paying to lock in Kawhi as well . Basically a one off situation that worked in our favour .

PG13 trade is kind of unique because of the PG13 + Kawhi stuff but teams got more for Donovan Mitchell, Gobert, Mikal Bridges etc and I think it's because the Bucks waited too long. Could have been a great package last offseason but only one year left on his contract, older and with ton of injuries. Less leverage, bad relationship between Giannis and bucks FO from what it appears etc.

Post #2957 » by **Dadouv47** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:35 am

I would rather lose one season with an older Shai and get a great package when the day comes instead of trying again in a very difficult situation. I hope Presti will make the right decision when it happens.

Post #2958 » by **Dadouv47** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:36 am

DRAFT DAY !!!!!

Give me Morez and I will be happy. Concerned he will be drafted in the 8-10 range.

Post #2959 » by **Dadouv47** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:38 am

I'm not sure I would give up 12 + 17 to get Morez but would definitely do #12 + best of Spurs/Nuggets 2027 FRP if needed to move up.

Don't want to trade 17 because I think it's a good draft to pick there and you can't find the fair value for that pick IMO

Devilanche · Post #2960 » by **Devilanche** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 12:02 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:
Devilanche wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:I can’t for the life of me understand why Milwaukee would make that trade with Miami if the reported offers are true. The offer reminds me of what OKC got for Shai if the Clips hadn’t included Shai. No one knew he was going to be a two time MVP but he did show a lot of potential in his rookie year. I don’t think Jamie Jacquez Jr or anyone else from Miami is on that level. Also, I think Giannis is a better play than George was at the time even though PG was coming off a great season.

Considering the situation that’s really the best offer of what is available .

There’s no A grade rookie coming back. But there’s enough Bs to bring in the fan ?

SGA weren’t really current SGA when we made the trade and it was a huge pick base return for us cause it was eventually clippers paying to lock in Kawhi as well . Basically a one off situation that worked in our favour .

PG13 trade is kind of unique because of the PG13 + Kawhi stuff but teams got more for Donovan Mitchell, Gobert, Mikal Bridges etc and I think it's because the Bucks waited too long. Could have been a great package last offseason but only one year left on his contract, older and with ton of injuries. Less leverage, bad relationship between Giannis and bucks FO from what it appears etc.

Oh definitely, they were traded in a better position for the outgoing team than bucks faced. There’s also a lot more picks concentrated due to all the past trades as well.