Oklahoma City Thunder trade rumors 2016: Big man to be traded following Joffrey Lauvergne's acquisition?
After trading for Joffrey Lauvergne, the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a problem similar with what the Phildelphia 76ers are dealing with, which is a loaded frontcourt. This may lead to them disposing one of their big men to solve the issue.
The Thunder possibly dealing away a front line player/s was suggested by Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript.
The Thunder now have Adams, Kanter, Ilyasova, Sabonis, Collison, McGary and Lauvergne as bigs. Let the conspiracy theories begin.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) August 30, 2016
On that list, the guys that perhaps have the best trade value are (Steven) Adams, (Enes) Kanter and (Ersan) Ilyasova.
Adams and Kanter were the main centers for the Thunder last season and both had significant roles.
Ilyasova, on the other hand, is yet to be tested as a member of the Thunder but he is a veteran who can still provide good numbers, although he was seen as a trade piece last season.
The other names mentioned were (Mitch) McGary, (Nick) Collison, (Domantas) Sabonis, and Lauvergne.
Lauvergne is unlikely to be dealt considering that Oklahoma City gave up two second-round picks for next year just to land him.
McGary, since being part of the Thunder, has yet to make an impact to the team. And even if he does not have the best value on the market, he is one of the players expected to leave if the organization pursues a trade.
Collison is a longtime franchise player for the Thunder and maybe out of courtesy, they will stick with him until his career is over.
Sabonis is just a rookie who Oklahoma City may keep for the future.
There are plenty of options for the Thunder if they opt to unload any of these bigs.
Recently, Kanter was rumored to be heading back to the Utah Jazz as the Thunder targeted Gordon Hayward but no swap took place.
For now, the Thunder are busying themselves in building a competitive supporting cast that will aid franchise superstar Russell Westbrook.