OKC Thunder Trades and Transaction Thread

[Dadouv47]

If they decide not to extrend Joe and Wiggins (and not to save money for renegotiation of Carusos contract), I'd try to bring in both of Hartenstein and Johnson. We will need a deep team in this stacked west. Otherwise one injury could cost us the season.

today is a big day...better hope we don't decline both Wiggins/Joe options.

two likely paths here: OKC signs/trades for someone using cap and re-signs Joe/Wiggins over the cap, or they just turn the cap space into bigger Joe/Wiggins contracts LOL

that would be the most disappointing offseason ever. We have cap space and assets to improve our team and become the best team in the West by a decent margin...gotta give our best shot at a title with Shai's 3 years remaining. I don't care about trading for stars but we need to add at least another elite role player

[Devilanche]

Would you rather add Lauri for 6 FRPs (4 unprotected), Cam Johnson for two FRPs and a swap or Hartenstein for free? Cam Johnson > Hartenstein > Lauri to me.

IH > cam Johnson > Tobias Harris > Lauri.

I don’t think we are paying the price for Lauri. Nor would he be a seamless fit defensively.

[Dadouv47]

Would you rather add Lauri for 6 FRPs (4 unprotected), Cam Johnson for two FRPs and a swap or Hartenstein for free? Cam Johnson > Hartenstein > Lauri to me.

IH > cam Johnson > Tobias Harris > Lauri.

I don’t think we are paying the price for Lauri. Nor would he be a seamless fit defensively.

We also can't afford Lauri for more than two seasons except if we are trading a lot of players (Dort?)...not worth it IMO.

Not a Tobias Harris fan but I don't mind for a two years deal...just don't want us to stand pat at this point. There are a lot of good (but not great) players available.

[Devilanche]

Would you rather add Lauri for 6 FRPs (4 unprotected), Cam Johnson for two FRPs and a swap or Hartenstein for free? Cam Johnson > Hartenstein > Lauri to me.

IH > cam Johnson > Tobias Harris > Lauri.

I don’t think we are paying the price for Lauri. Nor would he be a seamless fit defensively.

We also can't afford Lauri for more than two seasons except if we are trading a lot of players (Dort?)...not worth it IMO.

Not a Tobias Harris fan but I don't mind for a two years deal...just don't want us to stand pat at this point. There are a lot of good (but not great) players available.

Squeezed in Tobias there just for the reality check of Lauri’s price and the fact that I just want some help on the front . Even if it’s just a solid player who’s also known for disappearing in the playoffs.

[Dadouv47]

IH > cam Johnson > Tobias Harris > Lauri.

I don’t think we are paying the price for Lauri. Nor would he be a seamless fit defensively.

We also can't afford Lauri for more than two seasons except if we are trading a lot of players (Dort?)...not worth it IMO.

Not a Tobias Harris fan but I don't mind for a two years deal...just don't want us to stand pat at this point. There are a lot of good (but not great) players available.

Squeezed in Tobias there just for the reality check of Lauri’s price and the fact that I just want some help on the front . Even if it’s just a solid player who’s also known for disappearing in the playoffs.

I think Tobias Harris would be a better fit in OKC than he was in Philly. I wouldn't complain at all if we get him (not my first choice though of course). Not adding at least a DFS or Tobias Harris would be beyond stupid. I won't blame Presti if we don't sign/trade for a star but we still need at least a decent PF otherwise I'm gonna join #TeamKizz

[Devilanche]

We also can't afford Lauri for more than two seasons except if we are trading a lot of players (Dort?)...not worth it IMO.

Not a Tobias Harris fan but I don't mind for a two years deal...just don't want us to stand pat at this point. There are a lot of good (but not great) players available.

Squeezed in Tobias there just for the reality check of Lauri’s price and the fact that I just want some help on the front . Even if it’s just a solid player who’s also known for disappearing in the playoffs.

I think Tobias Harris would be a better fit in OKC than he was in Philly. I wouldn't complain at all if we get him (not my first choice though of course). Not adding at least a DFS or Tobias Harris would be beyond stupid. I won't blame Presti if we don't sign/trade for a star but we still need at least a decent PF otherwise I'm gonna join #TeamKizz

Yea I can understand how a star might not fit salary wise or cost wise. But a barely above MLE talent or 20m talent have to be able to fit .

[cjmcallist]

Reporting that OKC is meeting with Hartenstein in OR.

[Kizz Fastfists]

Reporting that OKC is meeting with Hartenstein in OR.

Either Presti is trying to use Hartenstein as leverage in a deal that would help OKC, he is going after multiple legitimate centers and shifting direction or he’s a complete idiot looking for his new Kendrick Perkins.

[WestbrookGOATed]

Reporting that OKC is meeting with Hartenstein in OR.

Either Presti is trying to use Hartenstein as leverage in a deal that would help OKC, he is going after multiple legitimate centers and shifting direction or he’s a complete idiot looking for his new Kendrick Perkins.

Yeah I don't get this at all. Hartenstein has never averaged double digits in any category his entire career. Dude is literally a bench warmer.

[Devilanche]

Center take longer to develop guys. He’s still a valuable addition if we sign him.

[Kizz Fastfists]

Spurs just landed CP3.

[Xatticus]

Reporting that OKC is meeting with Hartenstein in OR.

Either Presti is trying to use Hartenstein as leverage in a deal that would help OKC, he is going after multiple legitimate centers and shifting direction or he’s a complete idiot looking for his new Kendrick Perkins.

Yeah I don't get this at all. Hartenstein has never averaged double digits in any category his entire career. Dude is literally a bench warmer.

Hartenstein was 14th in EPM last year. He was 2nd in defensive EPM. He was a positive at the offensive end of the floor. He was very good in NY. OKC is a different situation, but I’m fairly certain that Hartenstein is undervalued in this current market.

[cjmcallist]

PG13 leaving the clips. Com’on picks.

[Big nick]

Come on no way you can compare Hartenstein to big lumbering perkins. So we would bit## if Sam stans pat with this small roster or add Hartenstein that we can afford. I believe Sam tried to add lauri but the asking price is to much. I would love to add Lauri but I believe Hartenstein will help add size. Starter no but a big off the bench to bang with other bigs will help. We can draft a big next year.

[retrobro90]

Torn on iHart however I would rather have him than no other meaninful additions. Would assume NYK would be hard to leave if they can make the money work considering his potential to be the primary starter even with a potentially healthy MRob.

If he came then distributing the minutes would get tricky and Chet would play a lot more at the 4. The epm #s really love isaiah in a vacuum. Don't think it would be bad just from a talent perspective but I think that meeting today was potentially a difficult sell

[Dadouv47]

PG13 leaving the clips. Com’on picks.

Clippers signing DJJ for cheap hurts a bit but yeah looks good overall

[Dadouv47]

What's the plan B if we can't get Hartenstein? That's the scary part. Looks like Presti is not willing to trade for a PF

[Dadouv47]

Andrew Schlecht mentioned a 2+1 contract to Hartenstein then he deleted his tweet...very weird to delete if he doesn't have at least some info. I'm not sure Hartenstein would love a two years contract though.

[Dadouv47]

I'm not sure if PG13 leaving is good for OKC long term but we are clearly a Kawhi injury away from getting another lotto pick next season. Odds of having the first pick in the next draft clearly increased even if they won't tank, added DJJ and might add Klay.

[Mr Thunder Nick]

To sign Hartenstein to a 2-3 year contract would be great. He is exactly what we need. I don't know when we sign Wiggins and Joe to extensions how much money we still can use in salary cap, but J.Smith could also be a good addition.