16 trade options to push the OKC Thunder into title contention

Trading youth for experience

This deal is less than ideal as the transaction includes the trading of Ferguson to NY.

Youth movement in New York

TFerg is emerging as one of the leagues elite perimeter defenders and will flourish under the tutelage of Dave Fizzdale. New York ranks 29th in defensive rating (113.2), struggling to stop anyone on court.

While Ferguson can’t save the Knicks defense on his own, his arrival is likely to change New York’s attitude toward guarding the perimeter. Abrines provides perimeter shooting while Pat is again included to make salaries match.

OKC get its win plus a young big

Oklahoma City receives Courtney Lee but receives an intriguing piece in Noah Vonleh. The 23-year-old has emerged as a prototypical stretch four, adding a 3-point stroke to his arsenal to compliment his huge motor on the glass.

The former first-round pick provides energy and hustle when he steps foot on the court, proving extremely valuable when his team is flat.