05-31-2022, 09:37 AM
I have no idea what OKC does this off-season. I wonder if they zig though instead of zag. A nucleus of Shai, Giddey, and pick #2 and 12 is the beginning of a nice nucleus. Do they go extra aggressive using a boatload of future picks to get Shai a running mate to win now?
I would be surprised if they are still taking on contracts for picks, but maybe I am wrong. All the losing has been the plan but I am sure Shai wants to be on a competitive team soon. The question is who do they target if they went this route? It will probably tough to trade for a guy who is close to free agency. Players will multiple years on their deals are less likely to be traded by their teams. So NO will need to bombard them with picks…which they have. Finding the right player to do this for is tricky.
I would be surprised if they are still taking on contracts for picks, but maybe I am wrong. All the losing has been the plan but I am sure Shai wants to be on a competitive team soon. The question is who do they target if they went this route? It will probably tough to trade for a guy who is close to free agency. Players will multiple years on their deals are less likely to be traded by their teams. So NO will need to bombard them with picks…which they have. Finding the right player to do this for is tricky.