Revisiting OKC Thunder offseason and grading every move to date
By Aidan E
A forward who can shoot:
Often lost in this busy offseason for the Thunder was that they signed veteran forward/center Mike Muscala to a one year (second-year player option) minimum contract.
The big man appeared in 64 games for the Sixers and Lakers last season while shooting 35 percent from three.
Muscala will likely take over backup power forward minutes since the Thunder have two solid centers on the roster already (Adams and Noel) and are vacant at the backup four unless Bazley gets minutes as a rookie.
Honestly, there’s not much to say about this move as it’s almost impossible to have a bad minimum deal. He’ll come in and play 10 to12 minutes a night and be a solid floor spacer for the Thunder.
And while I would have much rather signed Luke Kornet, who is not only a better defender, he’s also a better shooter, rim protector, and is four years younger, I can’t fault the Thunder for going after a big who can shoot.