2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

That's good destination for him, playing along with Butler would make them a good duo as Butler does not demand the ball all the time but this guy can make a difference when he is called to make a play especially when Westbrook is shooting 5-25  or even worst.

Both melodramatic players will clash there. It aint going to be a good team.
Wherever Westbrook will be it wont be a good team. He better stay with OKC until his retirement. Preserving him will be the best move their management they will make. More like a Dirk thing.

Someone is missing on the list and it's Carmelo Anthony  . He's been spotted training hard in the hope that he could find a team next season and with things going around i think the Lakers is the most probable team that could land him and why not, they are friends with Lebron. I just hope that he would swallow his pride of not being on the starter list.

That I am waiting for, they need shooters and when we say "shooters" Carmelo will be the one of the best out there but just lacking with his defense.
Take him to the 2nd team and let it be led by him.
That way while Lebron and AD are resting there will still be chances that a lead could be preserved too.

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[Ziskinberg]

Harden and Westbrook was able to achieved the west finals together with KD before,

But they lose, that's maybe the reason why Durant leave and for sure he does not want to play with WB ever again.

That's good destination for him, playing along with Butler would make them a good duo as Butler does not demand the ball all the time but this guy can make a difference when he is called to make a play especially when Westbrook is shooting 5-25  or even worst.

Both melodramatic players will clash there. It aint going to be a good team.
Wherever Westbrook will be it wont be a good team. He better stay with OKC until his retirement. Preserving him will be the best move their management they will make. More like a Dirk thing.

We will never know until they try it, there are players that are not suitable with the current set up, but who knows WB will be a better player playing with Butler, and we cannot underestimate him as he was once an MVP.

[Ranly123]

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As a realistic destination for Westbrook, I can see that being Miami.

That's good destination for him, playing along with Butler would make them a good duo as Butler does not demand the ball all the time but this guy can make a difference when he is called to make a play especially when Westbrook is shooting 5-25  or even worst.

I don't think there is somebody that will dwell with Westbrook especially when his attitude is still the same. A ball hugging player and an overhyped person does not deserve a ring like Westbrook. I don't like the player and I don't like him going into Miami since he will ruin what the team has established.

[boyptc]

When it was once upon a time when Oklahoma Thunders had the best players. 

[Darker45]

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As a realistic destination for Westbrook, I can see that being Miami.

That's good destination for him, playing along with Butler would make them a good duo as Butler does not demand the ball all the time but this guy can make a difference when he is called to make a play especially when Westbrook is shooting 5-25   or even worst.

I don't think there is somebody that will dwell with Westbrook especially when his attitude is still the same. A ball hugging player and an overhyped person does not deserve a ring like Westbrook. I don't like the player and I don't like him going into Miami since he will ruin what the team has established.

The man may be good but only up to individual skills. That won't make a team get a ring. Basketball ain't no chess game. Triple doubles may be achieved but if its a lost game, that is no use to inch closer to the crown. Westbrook cannot carry a team to try get a ring.

[zhea]

When it was once upon a time when Oklahoma Thunders had the best players. 

Lol, that was history. KD, Westbrook, Harden, Ibaka, if OKC could reassemble those players, they sure are the champions next season, just kidding. KD and Westbrook may have personality clash, that's why their tandem don't work well for them.

[boyptc]

When it was once upon a time when Oklahoma Thunders had the best players. 

Lol, that was history. KD, Westbrook, Harden, Ibaka, if OKC could reassemble those players, they sure are the champions next season, just kidding. KD and Westbrook may have personality clash, that's why their tandem don't work well for them.

Time flies so fast eh?

I doubt we will see that KD and Westbrook tandem but well, Thunders knows how to find talents before but sadly they didn't became champs with them.

[Kasabus]

I doubt we will see that KD and Westbrook tandem but well, Thunders knows how to find talents before but sadly they didn't became champs with them.

That's why they are planning to rebuild again, there are young talents that might come and lead the team to more success.
No team can make a player to stay forever, though westbrook is no doubt one of the best player in the NBA but he is not a good example of a team leader,  and we all know basketball is a team game and not only a one man game, so even with his very awesome triple double stats its still useless if he cannot lead his team to be in the NBA finals and to win.

[boyptc]

I doubt we will see that KD and Westbrook tandem but well, Thunders knows how to find talents before but sadly they didn't became champs with them.

That's why they are planning to rebuild again, there are young talents that might come and lead the team to more success.
No team can make a player to stay forever, though westbrook is no doubt one of the best player in the NBA but he is not a good example of a team leader,  and we all know basketball is a team game and not only a one man game, so even with his very awesome triple double stats its still useless if he cannot lead his team to be in the NBA finals and to win.

But Kobe Bryant stayed to Lakers until he retired?

Thunders is sort of a talent scout but they should start getting their team rebuild and I hope they can cope up with the next season.

[Jating]

When it was once upon a time when Oklahoma Thunders had the best players. 

During that time those players are still very young and inexperience. The likes of Durant, Harden and Westbrook was good to watch, but they are still green. And by the time most of the players, left, their career blossom. But just imagine if those three players was at their peak, they could have been unstoppable.

They really need to rebuild now, Westbrook did everything he could, specially after Durant left. But it seems he can't accomplished it. So it's time for him to be traded and OKC needs to find new set of players now.

[Distinctin]

I doubt we will see that KD and Westbrook tandem but well, Thunders knows how to find talents before but sadly they didn't became champs with them.

That's why they are planning to rebuild again, there are young talents that might come and lead the team to more success.
No team can make a player to stay forever, though westbrook is no doubt one of the best player in the NBA but he is not a good example of a team leader,  and we all know basketball is a team game and not only a one man game, so even with his very awesome triple double stats its still useless if he cannot lead his team to be in the NBA finals and to win.

But Kobe Bryant stayed to Lakers until he retired?

Thunders is sort of a talent scout but they should start getting their team rebuild and I hope they can cope up with the next season.

Kobe is just one good example of a loyal player, but he is different from Westbrook since Kobe is a GOAT while Westbrook is not.
If a player loves to stay and the manage agrees there would be no problem since they are the one that are paying the players, but if they see you are not anymore valuable like the amount they pay you, they will have to let you go or trade you, that's life in the NBA, no player can stay forever if the management will not agree.

[TravelMug]

I doubt we will see that KD and Westbrook tandem but well, Thunders knows how to find talents before but sadly they didn't became champs with them.

That's why they are planning to rebuild again, there are young talents that might come and lead the team to more success.
No team can make a player to stay forever, though westbrook is no doubt one of the best player in the NBA but he is not a good example of a team leader,  and we all know basketball is a team game and not only a one man game, so even with his very awesome triple double stats its still useless if he cannot lead his team to be in the NBA finals and to win.

But Kobe Bryant stayed to Lakers until he retired?

Thunders is sort of a talent scout but they should start getting their team rebuild and I hope they can cope up with the next season.

I thought Kobe let the Lakers management chooses between him and Shaq? That's why Shaq was traded and Kobe became the Alpha in Lakers. Although he proved his worth by winning a championship without Shaq.

Thunder needs to overhaul, from the players to the management. Obviously, Russ can't give the city it's ring because he is a good individual talent, however, winning championship is more of a team effort. He should move and try to find a good partner. Him and George was good, but not enough to even win against Portland.

[Indamuck]

I doubt we will see that KD and Westbrook tandem but well, Thunders knows how to find talents before but sadly they didn't became champs with them.

That's why they are planning to rebuild again, there are young talents that might come and lead the team to more success.
No team can make a player to stay forever, though westbrook is no doubt one of the best player in the NBA but he is not a good example of a team leader,  and we all know basketball is a team game and not only a one man game, so even with his very awesome triple double stats its still useless if he cannot lead his team to be in the NBA finals and to win.

But Kobe Bryant stayed to Lakers until he retired?

Thunders is sort of a talent scout but they should start getting their team rebuild and I hope they can cope up with the next season.

Kobe is just one good example of a loyal player, but he is different from Westbrook since Kobe is a GOAT while Westbrook is not.
If a player loves to stay and the manage agrees there would be no problem since they are the one that are paying the players, but if they see you are not anymore valuable like the amount they pay you, they will have to let you go or trade you, that's life in the NBA, no player can stay forever if the management will not agree.

Kobe Bryant was constantly demanding trades earlier in his career.  He is far from a loyal player.  Always had an attitude problem and a lot of his teammates hated playing with him.  Money is the reason he stayed , it wasn't loyalty.  He wanted to play in a big market.  When Kobe was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets he demanded his way to Los Angeles. 

[FanEagle]

NBA teams do not like first round exits for some reason, I don't know why, you are getting more money, maybe its because okc was spending too much money, that seems to be the real issue with them. They have been over luxury tax for a long time and still only reached the first round, however it was obvious for them to stay at first round or at best second round, they were never a championship team at all, so to think that they were spending money knowing that and now stopped would mean they had enough.

Maybe they want to get back on under cap space and just focus on rookies and so forth and build again so they could just stay under the cap space and not pay 100+ mil extra money for now. That seems like only logical reason to give away Paul George for just some picks.

[Reid]

NBA teams do not like first round exits for some reason, I don't know why, you are getting more money, maybe its because okc was spending too much money, that seems to be the real issue with them. They have been over luxury tax for a long time and still only reached the first round, however it was obvious for them to stay at first round or at best second round, they were never a championship team at all, so to think that they were spending money knowing that and now stopped would mean they had enough.

Maybe they want to get back on under cap space and just focus on rookies and so forth and build again so they could just stay under the cap space and not pay 100+ mil extra money for now. That seems like only logical reason to give away Paul George for just some picks.

Yes that is one reason behind it.

Westbrook still got a $38m contract this year and $40m next year. That is a lot of money for one player who could make tributes and even 20-20-20 but yet cannot make it to the Finals.
It is a sad story for this young man. He is near his retirement and still cannot prove something.
With a lot of triple doubles he should have been making it to the Finals but yet still short even with Durant, Ibaka and Harden on his side.
Well he still have years to play.
Maybe he will be like Jason Kidd who will get a ring as a veteran.

Looks like OKC wants to recreate their roster with young ones.
They are too late to make a trade. Free agents already have their teams.

[rosezionjohn]

Maybe he will be like Jason Kidd who will get a ring as a veteran.

He does not have the skill set of a J. Kidd. The dude mainly relies on his drives and dunks. If he can improves his jumpers, then maybe. Just maybe.

Looks like OKC wants to recreate their roster with young ones.
They are too late to make a trade. Free agents already have their teams.

No too late yet. The table is still open. Houston or Miami are possible destinations.

[jossiel]

They are too late to make a trade. Free agents already have their teams.

Not that late.

I wonder on how long Oklahoma Thunders have to wait just to get one championship. The perfect example would be the patience of Raptors but as long as they are doing something to rebuild their roster, I think that as soon as they've got a nice line up with a combination of veteran and young ones they can nail one.

[jakelyson]

They are too late to make a trade. Free agents already have their teams.

Not that late.

I wonder on how long Oklahoma Thunders have to wait just to get one championship. The perfect example would be the patience of Raptors but as long as they are doing something to rebuild their roster, I think that as soon as they've got a nice line up with a combination of veteran and young ones they can nail one.

One of their options is to rebuild from scratch. They have acquired a lot of drafts picks because of PG13 trade. They can rebuild from the young talents they will acquire just like how the warriors have done with clay and curry. It will take them a long time but it is way cheaper than acquiring superstars right now.

If he can improves his jumpers, then maybe. Just maybe.

Way too late to improve his jump shots. I think it will not happen. All he can do is capitalize on his athleticism and hope he can surround himself with sharp shooters.

[goinmerry]

The dude mainly relies on his drives and dunks. If he can improves his jumpers, then maybe. Just maybe.

That his game style so that's it. No need to changed his gameplay.

OKC's problem is not because of pure Russ. Look at how worst they are even Russ is out of the game and the team was led by Paul George. Take a look at their 2018-19 stats, their offensive power throughout that season is focused on PG but what the hell happened?

OKC needs to overhaul all its roster from head to toe. They are composed of players that lack aggressiveness. Russ nor PG can't extract what's more in their teammates. Containing these two in defense and offense will literally freeze the OKC. They need a player who will step up without hesitation or won't be intimidated by their seniors.

[btc_angela]

They are too late to make a trade. Free agents already have their teams.

Not that late.

I wonder on how long Oklahoma Thunders have to wait just to get one championship. The perfect example would be the patience of Raptors but as long as they are doing something to rebuild their roster, I think that as soon as they've got a nice line up with a combination of veteran and young ones they can nail one.

Initially reports say that Russ might be traded this summer, but seems this is very challenging. I don't know if there are suitor as this point for Russ as most of the teams now have already spend the big bulk of their money chasing top caliber athletes. Doesn't make sense for him to go to Houston, two dominant ball hogging guards? that's unheard of.