A Salute to the Recently Traded OKC Thunder Players – Payne, Morrow and Lauvergne
Joffrey Lauvergne:
Oklahoma City didn’t get a chance to know him all that well, but Joffrey Lauvergne was a welcomed piece of the Thunder roster for the six months he was on it.
The 25-year-old Frenchman came to Oklahoma City on August 30, 2016, as a result of a trade with the Denver Nuggets, who received two protected second round draft picks in the deal.
Earlier this month, Lauvergne earned a season-high 16 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. Before leaving Oklahoma City, he averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1 assist per game.
I have appreciated my time in OKC, Thanks to the Thunder fans and organization. Happy to open a new chapter of my journey with the Bulls.
— Joffrey Lauvergne (@1JOLOLO) February 24, 2017
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The 3-year veteran’s contract is currently $1.7 million, and it expires at the end of this season. Will he stay in Chicago? It’s obviously too soon to say. But, Oklahoma City will surely miss his hair, his accent, and his added depth to the bench.
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As we welcome new players to the OKC Thunder, please join us in saying goodbye to the team’s former athletes. May their NBA futures be bright!