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OKC Thunder Offseason: 5 Low-key trade targets to add depth

By Noah Schulte

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tomas Satoransky;Pascal Siakam
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tomas Satoransky;Pascal Siakam /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat goes to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat goes to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Justise Winslow has the potential to be the best acquisition the OKC Thunder could make, both for their short-term goals and long-term plans. With his hard-nose defense and sneakily versatile offensive game, he’s already proved he can be a key player on a winning team and produce in the playoffs.

In the short-term view, the Thunder could truly use a player like him. After Andre Roberson went down with an injury at the beginning of the year, the Thunder looked completely lost defensively.

But, by adding Winslow, OKC would be adding a young, athletic defender who can guard multiple positions and contribute to the team from day one.

But. his potential would give OKC an interesting look for the future. It’s no secret that he’s been one of the least efficient shooters in the NBA since he entered it, but he showed progress last year, knocking down 38 percent of his three’s and finally looking like the player he was drafted to be. If he can continue to progress offensively, he could be a star-level player in the Association.

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