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NBA Free Agency: Corey Brewer leads the race to return to OKC Thunder

By Gideon Lim

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 1: Russell Westbrook #0 and Corey Brewer #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shake hands before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 1, 2018 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 1: Russell Westbrook #0 and Corey Brewer #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shake hands before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 1, 2018 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APRIL 25: Corey Brewer #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts NBA Free Agency. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph. User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

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All things being equal, Corey Brewer is quite clearly the more likely candidate to return next season. Brewer’s transition game provides the bench with easy offense, whereas Huestis is still a few steps away from being an impact player.

It’s not to say that there’s no place for Huestis in the league. The problem is that the Thunder are looking for a player ready to be the finishing touch to the roster.

There are still a few possible scenarios where things could change. A trade, for example, for someone like Kyle Korver, or picking up a hidden gem like Pat Connaughton, could re-ignite the need for Huestis’ defense.

Otherwise, Corey Brewer is the standout candidate to become OKC’s final remaining free agent to return to the team. Together with Felton, Noel, Grant and Patrick Patterson, Brewer would give the Thunder their best bench unit in years.

Next: Complete NBA Free Agency primer for all 30 teams

Of course, everything could also change in the blink of an eye. After all, this is Sam Presti in NBA Free Agency mode.

All stats courtesy of Basketball-Reference.

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