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2 fallen stars the OKC Thunder could give CP3 treatment to

By Mark Nilon

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 02: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Garden on March 2, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 02: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Garden on March 2, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Fallen star OKC Thunder could take chance on No. 1) Kevin Love

During the early stages of this season we saw the OKC Thunder take a chance on big man Al Horford who was coming off of one of the worst seasons of his career after signing a four-year, $109 million contract back in the offseason of 2019.

Through 28 games played, the 34-year-old center posted averages of 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and just shy of a block per game on 45 percent shooting from the floor and 37 percent shooting from deep.

A resurgence that will likely have him draw interest from many frontcourt desperate teams this offseason, by seeing the level of play in which Mark Daigneault got out of Horford, who’s to say someone younger and who possesses a higher overall ceiling can’t have a similar revival.

Enter Kevin Love.

The 5x All-Star and 2016 NBA Champion has been plagued with injuries throughout the entirety of this current campaign, playing in just seven games total.

However, just last season, despite being on a bad Cavaliers team, Love saw impressive per-game averages of 17.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists on 45 percent shooting from the floor and 37 percent shooting from deep.

With the cap space that the Thunder possess, coupled with Horford’s own lofty contract — could be used as part of a 3-team deal –, making the money work in a deal for the 32-year-old’s $30.1 million average salary won’t be too much of a challenge and could potentially cost the franchise close to nothing to attain him.

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