OKC Thunder trade deadline – a primer isolating specific trade targets by team

General Manager Sam Presti OKC Thunder Trade Deadline Primer 2019 (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
General Manager Sam Presti OKC Thunder Trade Deadline Primer 2019 (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Get ready for the deadline with Thunderous Intentions OKC Thunder trade deadline primer isolating specific targets by team.

We’ve moved from days to hours as the NBA and the OKC Thunder have reached trade deadline day. This year has witnessed a very different lead up to deadline day as several big name stars have already been dealt. Additionally, the number of trades occurring leading up to this deadline is unprecedented. Last season 12 trades occurred on the deadline day but this season we’ve witnessed 11 trades in February and eight happened on the day prior.

Many pundits thought this would be a much quieter deadline but apparently not. Perhaps news Anthony Davis would not re-sign with the Pelicans opened the floodgates as teams decided to make their moves now. Some to take advantage of an opportunity for a deep playoff run (like the Philadelphia 76ers whereas others positioned themselves for the future clearing cap space and adding draft picks (Los Angeles Clippers).

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For the OKC Thunder this moves occurring haven’t greatly affected them (so far) this season but knowing Sam Presti it’s unlikely he’ll remain idle. Like Presti is wont to do he’ll be looking to add roster depth so the Thunder can best take advantage of their opportunity of having a deep playoff run.

Therefore, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for Woj bombs with a view to all Western Conference teams since they’ll be the immediate competition. Outside of those squads, we’ll laser focus on what the Thunder are up to.

In an effort to look ahead at what might happen we undertook a trade deadline primer series which examines a number of squads status entering today and highlights specific targets for Sam Presti to consider. You can link to each of those below. For good measure, we also looked at the implications of the OKC Thunder doing nothing via Austin Sternlicht’s article. And, we examined a plausible path to Anthony Davis with the help of another team.

Why the OKC Thunder need to stand pat at the trade deadline – click here

OKC Thunder can acquire Anthony Davis with help from the Sacramento Kings – click here

Brooklyn’s expiring deals could upgrade OKC’s roster at the deadline – click here

Taking advantage of the circus in Los Angeles (Lakers) – click here

Pelicans floor spacers offer intriguing deadline options – click here

Misfit roster may result in Magic trade deadline options – click here

Pacers bevy of expiring contracts features desirable target – click here

Role players in Toronto looking for new home – click here

Thunder join the New York firesaleclick here

Milwaukee Bucks have few holes to fill – click here

Hawks options offer depth and future salary relief – click here

Hornets seek to build the hive around Kemba Walker – click here

Mavericks hit trade week with a bangclick here

Unusual Spurs season may result in foundation template tweaks – click here

Wizards bad luck equates to great asset options – click here

Mortgaged future equals few Rockets trade deadline assets – click here

Cavaliers fire sale doesn’t afford many valuable optionsclick here

After big trade Bulls trade options unlikely to move the bar for OKC – click here

Slew of Heat support talent may present deadline opportunity – click here

Grit and Grind era ends for Grizzlies – click here

Dysfunctional Pistons roster needs overhaul click here

Enjoy and let us know if you have a specific target in mind, like some we’ve suggested or think we missed out entirely on a valuable trade target. Enjoy the drama of deadline day – and see you back on the hardwood later tonight as the Thunder face off against the Memphis Grizzlies.