NBA Trade Deadline: 5 veterans Oklahoma City Thunder should consider

Feb 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Josh Smith (5) smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 115-102. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Josh Smith (5) smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 115-102. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oklahoma City Thunder potential target Kirk Hinrich
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3 – Kirk Hinrich:

Hinrich coming to the Thunder would be a very different look for the 36-year-old veteran. After playing most of his career with the Bulls, Hinrich seems to be searching for a new home.

Although Hinrich was not a great scoring guard for the Bulls during his career, averaging 10.9 points per game, he definitely gave them a great reliable guard off the bench that was ready to start in any event Derrick Rose was injured.

Hinrich coming to OKC would not be a huge move since Payne is already the back-up point guard, but he could still provide some much needed guard depth to the Thunder bench and provide that veteran presence the Thunder desperately need.

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Having said that, the Cavaliers brought in Hinrich for a workout and to this point have passed on him, so how much value could he add to the Oklahoma City Thunder if the Cavs aren’t interested in him