OKC Thunder 2022-23 Regular Season Discussion

[ThunderScot]

Which players in the next draft in the 7-10 range would fit well in our team? (likely guys that could have a positive impact after 1 or 2 seasons in the NBA). I would love to move up in the draft to 3-5 range but i doubt a team would accept picks for that so our chances are pretty slim.

All the draft boards I have seen are all over the place after Wembanyama and Scoot. It's difficult to get a feel yet for who is likely to be in our range (I'm still kind of hoping for a late season tank to give us a better chance at Wemby).
Being more realistic, I'm really liking Ausar Thompson's game and think he might be there when we pick. Not quite as athletic as his brother, but the jump shot seems further along, and he'd be another good passer to add to what we have.
I think we need a second consistent scorer, preferably with a reliable 3 point shot, so I'd be interested in Brandon Miller or Nick Smith jr, if they are within our range.
I was also pretty interested to check out Baba Miller before the season started, I thought he might be one of these guys that seem to shoot up draft boards every year, so it's disappointing the NCAA have done NCAA things to the kid.
If anyone is unaware, they gave him a, seriously harsh, multi-game ban for accepting money for a plane ticket to go to a basketball camp, which he later paid back once he realised it was a breach of the rules.

[QPR]

The Miller case is ridiculous. He somehow got a 33% longer punishment than Wiseman and over $3k as well. No wonder more and more players are choosing to prepare for the NBA in other competitions.

[ThunderBolt]

i think that, the way shai has been playing, it is important to make a big move this offseason.

It will be interesting to see who is available. Right now I'm not seeing a lot of guys that I expect to be available that I would consider a big move.

i would sign p.j. washington to an offer sheet.

Ignoring the cost difference between and offer sheet and assets given up in a trade, would you rather have Washington or John Collins?

[slick_watts]

It will be interesting to see who is available. Right now I'm not seeing a lot of guys that I expect to be available that I would consider a big move.

i would sign p.j. washington to an offer sheet.

Ignoring the cost difference between and offer sheet and assets given up in a trade, would you rather have Washington or John Collins?

john collins, for sure.

[Dadouv47]

Doesn't really make sense to give up significant assets for John Collins except if he really wants to play in OKC, which is unlikely. Only two years on his contract after this season + a Player Option.

[Devilanche]

Which players in the next draft in the 7-10 range would fit well in our team? (likely guys that could have a positive impact after 1 or 2 seasons in the NBA). I would love to move up in the draft to 3-5 range but i doubt a team would accept picks for that so our chances are pretty slim.

Would love for it to be someone who can shoot 3s well and hopefully an SF or a bigger side SG.

I’m trying to roll out with SGA, Giddey/J Dub, 3 point shooting SG/SF, Chet, Poku/JRE as my starting 5 next season.

Of course Dort, Dieng , Mann, wiggins etc are welcomed to compete and shoot the 3 ball well enough to dislodge that hypothetical 5th starter.

[Old Man Game]

Offer Kyrie contract this off season. I'm only half kidding. His politics I think would actually fit in pretty well in Oklahoma.

[mr570]

Which players in the next draft in the 7-10 range would fit well in our team? (likely guys that could have a positive impact after 1 or 2 seasons in the NBA). I would love to move up in the draft to 3-5 range but i doubt a team would accept picks for that so our chances are pretty slim.

Watch some of Mike Sharavjamts. He looks like a future Thunder player to me. I don't think he'd go 7-10 but I don't think that's where we're picking at the end of the year anyway.

[ThunderScot]

Offer Kyrie contract this off season. I'm only half kidding. His politics I think would actually fit in pretty well in Oklahoma.

I'd have to say that, after 12 years of supporting this team, Kyrie joining would probably be the day that I'd have to press the eject button. I don't think I could force myself to get behind someone so dangerously idiotic. I'd genuinely prefer Cupcake coming back.

[ThunderScot]

Which players in the next draft in the 7-10 range would fit well in our team? (likely guys that could have a positive impact after 1 or 2 seasons in the NBA). I would love to move up in the draft to 3-5 range but i doubt a team would accept picks for that so our chances are pretty slim.

Watch some of Mike Sharavjamts. He looks like a future Thunder player to me. I don't think he'd go 7-10 but I don't think that's where we're picking at the end of the year anyway.

Was watching some of 'Mongolian Mike' on YouTube earlier today. His passing vision is outstanding, very reminiscent of Giddey's. I wouldn't be against taking him with our 2nd rounder, assuming he's still on the board.

[Dadouv47]

Offer Kyrie contract this off season. I'm only half kidding. His politics I think would actually fit in pretty well in Oklahoma.

I'd have to say that, after 12 years of supporting this team, Kyrie joining would probably be the day that I'd have to press the eject button. I don't think I could force myself to get behind someone so dangerously idiotic. I'd genuinely prefer Cupcake coming back.

Same. Presti would never go for it anyway. He values off the court behavior too much.

[retrobro90]

Offer Kyrie contract this off season. I'm only half kidding. His politics I think would actually fit in pretty well in Oklahoma.

I'd have to say that, after 12 years of supporting this team, Kyrie joining would probably be the day that I'd have to press the eject button. I don't think I could force myself to get behind someone so dangerously idiotic. I'd genuinely prefer Cupcake coming back.

I mean I would pay a pretty steep price for that privilege. Kyrie on the other hand would be bringing me some serious exhaustion from all the mental gymnastics id need to go through in order to root for his success on a nightly basis

[Dadouv47]

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This is weird. He played so well last game.

[mr570]

Which players in the next draft in the 7-10 range would fit well in our team? (likely guys that could have a positive impact after 1 or 2 seasons in the NBA). I would love to move up in the draft to 3-5 range but i doubt a team would accept picks for that so our chances are pretty slim.

Watch some of Mike Sharavjamts. He looks like a future Thunder player to me. I don't think he'd go 7-10 but I don't think that's where we're picking at the end of the year anyway.

Was watching some of 'Mongolian Mike' on YouTube earlier today. His passing vision is outstanding, very reminiscent of Giddey's. I wouldn't be against taking him with our 2nd rounder, assuming he's still on the board.

He’s a much better shooter than Giddey. I think he’d be amazing leading the second unit.

[ThunderBolt]

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This is weird. He played so well last game.

I think back to Russ throwing a fit with mo cheeks. Makes me think the new philosophy is to make guys pay their dues…and then some.

[ThunderBolt]

If you missed the Lowe post this week, it’s worth a listen. Skip to the 44 minute mark to miss the laker junk. Lots of good info on this years rookies. Givony dumps on Houston and gives okc lots of love.

[Old Man Game]

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This is weird. He played so well last game.

I think back to Russ throwing a fit with mo cheeks. Makes me think the new philosophy is to make guys pay their dues…and then some.

I think they're trying to figure out what he is in the league. What's his role? What's his ceiling? Give him a chance to be more ball dominant and see how he looks. They gave up multiple firsts for him. I think they're expecting more than an occasional player.

[ThunderBolt]

Read on Twitter

This is weird. He played so well last game.

I think back to Russ throwing a fit with mo cheeks. Makes me think the new philosophy is to make guys pay their dues…and then some.

I think they're trying to figure out what he is in the league. What's his role? What's his ceiling? Give him a chance to be more ball dominant and see how he looks. They gave up multiple firsts for him. I think they're expecting more than an occasional player.

It's funny how expectations have changed. I remember some of us (myself included) reaching for any bit of hope to believe that Bazley and Ferguson would be good. Dieng has already shown more to me than both of those two did in year one. I guess just due to having other picks that are more nba ready, a lot of people seem overly skeptical of him. I love what I've seen from him so far even if I'm not sold that he's going to be a star.

[Big nick]

One thing that just amazes me is Manns shot selection. He has a good 3 pt shot but those step back 3s are horrible. He just tries to do to much just let the game come to him.

[ThunderBolt]

One thing that just amazes me is Manns shot selection. He has a good 3 pt shot but those step back 3s are horrible. He just tries to do to much just let the game come to him.

That seems like a coaching issue to me. He’s not earned the right to take the types of shots he does. Neither has Dort. That’s probably my only issue with Daigneault.