OKC Thunder 2022-23 Regular Season Discussion

timO · Post #1221 » by **timO** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 3:33 pm

tank unleashed

pick 7, i sign a pick 6 pre lotto.

jake_swivel · Post #1222 » by **jake_swivel** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 5:28 pm

And now Kenrich got surgery. Kinda hard to argue it’s not a tank now. Let me see your Dieng, Sam.

Post #1223 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 5:41 pm

30+% odds of a top 4 pick and most likely a pick in the 7-9 range with SGA playing at a superstar level, JDub being a top 3 rookie easily, Giddey doing ok and Isaiah Joe killing it is great. Couldn't ask for more if we end up with those lotto odds. Still a good amount of games remaining and Lakers/Jazz are terrible but so far so good.

Post #1224 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 5:43 pm

I think Presti will play it safe this offseason but I hope we make some splash. SGA has 4 years remaining on his contract and you gotta at least make the playoffs next season if you want to win with him.

cjmcallist · Post #1225 » by **cjmcallist** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 6:00 pm

Tankathon spins here I come. Will still hold out hope for a top 2 until it doesn’t happen.

Xatticus · Post #1226 » by **Xatticus** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 7:02 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:I think Presti will play it safe this offseason but I hope we make some splash. SGA has 4 years remaining on his contract and you gotta at least make the playoffs next season if you want to win with him.

In Presti, I trust. There was certainly a time when I would've advocated for using cap space or assets to consolidate, but something is going on with this organization that is difficult to quantify and I don't want to upset the applecart. This team is much better than it really should be. Making a big move could change the locker room dynamic in an unwelcome way. I'm thinking of someone like John Collins here. I would be very cautious in picking my opportunity to pounce. It has to be the right guy. I don't want to end up like Atlanta. I think Presti is too smart for that to happen, so I'm willing to be as patient as needed. Next year is going to be enjoyable regardless. My only real expectation for next season is more size.

Post #1227 » by **ThunderBolt** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 7:20 pm

This is the first time in a long time where I really struggle to think of realistic guys that I want on this team that could significantly move the needle.

Mr Thunder Nick · Post #1228 » by **Mr Thunder Nick** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 7:37 pm

We don't have room to add 4 rookies in the summer, so I think Presti will try to trade several picks to get one top pick. That wood be enough with the team we have already.

Woerzboerg · Post #1229 » by **Woerzboerg** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 8:18 pm

ThunderBolt wrote:This is the first time in a long time where I really struggle to think of realistic guys that I want on this team that could significantly move the needle.

Unless we get Wemby, I think Jerami Grant would help this team a lot.

Post #1230 » by **ThunderBolt** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 8:35 pm

Mr Thunder Nick wrote:We don't have room to add 4 rookies in the summer, so I think Presti will try to trade several picks to get one top pick. That wood be enough with the team we have already.

We only have one frp this year.

Post #1231 » by **ThunderBolt** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 8:37 pm

Read on Twitter

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Are we just making up ligaments now?

Post #1232 » by **ThunderBolt** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 8:39 pm

Devilanche wrote:Did I missed out the news or have we filled up our second two way spot ?

Read on Twitter

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Mr Thunder Nick · Post #1233 » by **Mr Thunder Nick** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 9:32 pm

ThunderBolt wrote:
Mr Thunder Nick wrote:We don't have room to add 4 rookies in the summer, so I think Presti will try to trade several picks to get one top pick. That wood be enough with the team we have already.

We only have one frp this year.

No, we also have the pick from the Clippers....and I think 2 second round picks

Post #1234 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 9:42 pm

Mr Thunder Nick wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:
Mr Thunder Nick wrote:We don't have room to add 4 rookies in the summer, so I think Presti will try to trade several picks to get one top pick. That wood be enough with the team we have already.

We only have one frp this year.

No, we also have the pick from the Clippers....and I think 2 second round picks

it's a swap from the Clippers.

Post #1235 » by **ThunderBolt** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 9:51 pm

Mr Thunder Nick wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:
Mr Thunder Nick wrote:We don't have room to add 4 rookies in the summer, so I think Presti will try to trade several picks to get one top pick. That wood be enough with the team we have already.

We only have one frp this year.

No, we also have the pick from the Clippers....and I think 2 second round picks

The pick from the Clippers is swap rights so that's just one pick. I don't really count second round picks. They can be sold or kicked down the road pretty easily.

Post #1236 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 10:39 pm

Love the Butler addition. Not sure how much playing time he can get though. Can see them willing to keep him next season if he's doing well. Can't always hit like Isaiah Joe but he's talented so definitely worth a try.

cjmcallist · Post #1237 » by **cjmcallist** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 4:18 am

That Pacers loss hurt tonight. They’re going to be hard to pass in the reverse standings.

Devilanche · Post #1238 » by **Devilanche** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 2:30 pm

ThunderBolt wrote:
Devilanche wrote:Did I missed out the news or have we filled up our second two way spot ?

Read on Twitter
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I think it’s a nothing but why not .

See what he can give if it’s nothing next candidate .

jake_swivel · Post #1239 » by **jake_swivel** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 5:31 pm

Eugene to Detroit. The presti-weaver pipeline continues.

Post #1240 » by **Dadouv47** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 5:37 pm

Dieng finally back with the Thunder. Realle hope he gets at least 15 MPG

Gonna be difficult not to win any game against the Jazz...i'm glad if we end up 1-1