Who Will the Oklahoma City Thunder Sign if Kanter Moves on?

Oct 29, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard

(21) during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Wesley Matthews

Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Portland

Matthews was on track to becoming the most underrated player in the Western Conference this season before tearing his Achilles tendon in the second half of the season. The San Antonio native was averaging 15.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, and 2.3 apg while shooting nearly 39% from the arc.

Matthews would be a perfect fit in the Thunder’s starting lineup, playing lockdown defense while standing beyond the three-point line and giving Kevin Durant and Westbrook a kick-out option. OKC landing Matthews is unlikely, but KD and Russ might be able to convince him to buy into the team’s culture for less money.

Two factors in OKC’s favor to consider: Matthews’ season-ending injury could scare off potential suitors and the possible departure of LaMarcus Aldridge from Portland looms in the distance.

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