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OKC Thunder: One free agent target from every Eastern Conference team

By Tamberlyn Richardson

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 30: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the New York Knicks in the first half during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at State Farm Arena on May 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 30: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the New York Knicks in the first half during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at State Farm Arena on May 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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OKC Thunder free agency: Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends a shot: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland Cavaliers

2021 Free Agents:

  • Jarrett Allen (restricted)
  • Matthew Dellavedova
  • Isaiah Hartenstein
  • Jeremiah Martin
  • Brodric Thomas

2021 Draft Picks:

  • Center, Evan Mobley (3rd)

All the buzz in Cleveland was over the Cavaliers getting the highly coveted (and best big man), Evan Mobley in the draft. What got lost in the shuffle on draft night was an under-the-radar trade to bring in veteran point guard Ricky Rubio. Surely, this only compounds their desire to trade Collin Sexton who is covetous of a max deal.  Intentions highlighted the pros and cons of a deal for Sexton but that was under the premise of also swapping picks to get Mobley.

Throughout the draft process, Cleveland consistently stated their optimism of playing Jarrett Allen and Mobley together but I’m not so sure they wouldn’t be open to letting Allen go although it might require a sign and trade option.

Allen would fulfill a need for the Thunder at center and at 22 is perfectly aligned to the timeline. Although Allen isn’t in the floor-spacing big man club he averages close to a double-double (13.2 points, 9.9 rebounds) per game while swatting away 1.4 shots.

At the very least Presti should kick the tires and force the Cavaliers to match their offer.

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