4 Nets players Thunder should pursue following recent trade rumors

Two months into the 2024-25 NBA season, several teams are finding some weaknesses and holes in their squads that they could fix at the trade deadline. Despite their top-seeded, 13-14 record, the OKC Thunder are no different. 

Early on, their lack of size hurt the squad in some tight contests that they would ultimately lose. This was due, in large, to the injuries Oklahoma City had dealt with, and it has caused some panic among the masses, especially with Chet Holmgren now out for an extended period.

With Isaiah Hartenstein officially back in the fold and dominating as the club's lone center, fans are starting to find their anxieties lessening. However, talks of potential trades have not seemed to dissipate, and, with the recent rumblings that the Brooklyn Nets are willing to part with everyone, minds are only bound to continue to wander.

The Nets have some players that could be maximized in a system like the one the Thunder run, so it would not be all that far-fetched to assume a trade could be in the realm of realism. The only question that remains: What players should OKC pursue?

Nets players Thunder should pursue following recent trade rumors

Cameron Johnson

Cameron Johnson would be the perfect add to this Thunder rotation!

The 28-year-old is amid yet another stellar year in Brooklyn, as he's showing off his insane shooting numbers and using his length to his advantage while putting up 18.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game on 43.1 percent shooting from deep.

Considering his 6-foot-8 frame, the hypothetical addition of Johnson could finally land OKC a legitimate power forward option, allowing Jalen Williams to play his natural position at the three.

The only major concern with Johnson may be his contract, as he's still owed a pretty hefty sum of money over the next three years ($47.5 million still on the books).

With that said, if Sam Presti can figure out a way to trade for him while being prepared for the future, this should be priority number one. 

Dorian Finney-Smith

Dorian Finney-Smith brings a ton to the table and is attached to a team-friendly $15 million payday this year with a player option for 2025-26.

Playing through his tenth season in the association, he has not slowed down one bit, averaging 10.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game on 41 percent shooting from long range.

Sure, there are some questions that surround the veteran forward, such as his age and dwindling athleticism, but these are all things that OKC can deal with.

Having another veteran on this Thunder squad could be a nice addition, helping mature the team come playoff time. 

He could also be slotted into the starting lineup at the four if OKC truly wants to go small ball and have Hartenstein come off the bench. 

He seems like a perfect fit, but his age might hinder the organization from making a move for him. 

Dennis Schroder

Dennis Schroder has already been with the team once before and had a resurgence in his career while playing with OKC.

Now he serves as the starting point guard for the Nets and is doing his job extremely well, putting up 18.0 points and 6.5 assists per game. 

With the recent injury to Cason Wallace, the team could be on the lookout for a backup point guard.

A reunion would make sense, but his size might not be what the team needs, as he would end up being the smallest player on the team at 6 -foot-1. 

If Presti and co. can look past his height limitations, however, he would be an excellent backup floor general and would definitely help out the team. 

Cam Thomas

It appears that even Brooklyn's leading scorer is available to be traded, and he could be right up Oklahoma City's alley.

Cam Johnson is putting up career-high numbers this season, averaging 24.7 points per game on 46.1 percent shooting from the field. 

The guard is an offensive weapon who can seemingly score from anywhere on the court.

Of course, questions do arise about every other part of his game, especially his defense and passing abilities. 

Fortunately, with the coaching staff and elite Swiss Army talents already in place, these limitations could easily be masked if attained by the Thunder.

A deal for Cam Thomas would cost some draft capital, but Presti has plenty to spare in his war chest.