OKC Thunder: 2 players who could unexpectedly be on trade block
By Mark Nilon
OKC Thunder player No. 1) Kenrich Williams
First on the docket, we see third-year forward and former TCU stud, Kenrich Williams.
Acquired this offseason in the Steven Adams deal to New Orleans, the 26-year-old has quickly turned himself into a key rotation guy off the pine.
Averaging 12.1 minutes per game, Williams finds himself putting up 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and half a steal on 45 percent shooting from the field.
No, the man’s stats won’t blow anyone away, but his game has been quite consistent with a major emphasis on the defensive end of the floor, which could easily entice teams looking to improve upon their effort on the less glamorous side of the ball to inquire about his availability.
Through 18 games played, of all players who have logged 200 or more minutes of play, Williams boasts the best defensive box plus-minus.
Coming into the league, the forward drew comparisons to PJ Tucker, whose skill set is something any number of postseason contenders would love to have in tow, such as the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets.
No, not the biggest name to be found on the OKC Thunder roster, but Kenrich Williams has proven to be a quality role player and could provide stellar defensive intensity for any top-tier team looking to bolster their depth.