So, do the Thunder trade Russell now?

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Kevin's decision likely means RW wasn't planning on staying for the long-haul, even if KD stayed. But now that KD left, it is pretty much a guarantee Russell does also.. So do they trade him? His value is probably highest right now, but you have to find a team with decent assets and a team he's willing to commit to long term.

[shadow]

Lakers will gladly trade Russell for Russell. I'm sure Mitch will throw in a Randle and Young too.

[DMAVS41]

Kevin's decision likely means RW wasn't planning on staying for the long-haul, even if KD stayed. But now that KD left, it is pretty much a guarantee Russell does also.. So do they trade him? His value is probably highest right now, but you have to find a team with decent assets and a team he's willing to commit to long term.

Yes. You either get Russ to renegotiate his contract and extend it or trade him. If he's not willing to extend it...you have to trade him. You can't risk losing him for nothing.

Lakers are the obvious choice. Ingram and Russell is fair. His hometown.

Boston is also another good choice. Something based around Jaylen Brown and the Nets pick.

Minnesota has the assets, but I don't know if he'd agree to sign there.

[SilkkTheShocker]

They should trade him for Jeremy Lamb

[Bernkastel]

Yes. You either get Russ to renegotiate his contract and extend it or trade him. If he's not willing to extend it...you have to trade him. You can't risk losing him for nothing.

This.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

They should trade him for Jeremy Lamb

Westbrook for Lamb & Kevin Martin?

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Lakers do make a lot of sense.

D'Angelo, Ingram and a couple of 1sts?

[SilkkTheShocker]

Westbrook for Lamb & Kevin Martin?

Im sure Presti will jump right on that

[alanLA92]

Westbrook for Lamb & Kevin Martin?

Put two 1st rounders in there along with a 2nd and OKC will prob do it.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Im sure Presti will jump right on that

That trade was so ****ing awful. It was the first domino to fall. They keep Harden and they probably win a chip by now, and Durant stays.

Now Harden is gone, Durant left, Westbrook leaving. Team will be utter shit for the next decade.

All because they didn't think James Harden was worth like 18 million per

[Dray n Klay]

That Harden 5 year $80M contract would be a STEAL in todays NBA



Presti

[RoundMoundOfReb]

So it was 16 Mil per. Even more laughable. Harden will get like 30+ next contract. Having him at 16 is one of the best deals in the NBA.

[r0drig0lac]

Lakers will gladly trade Russell for Russell. I'm sure Mitch will throw in a Randle and Ingram too.

[shadow]

I don't think so. If Westbrook is going to leave anyway Lakers can just wait till next year as there will be cap room for a max player. My proposal was somewhat in jest but I don't think the thunder have a lot of leverage here other than being able to offer WB money for a S&T next year.

[Bond007]

i dont know how to feel about trading ingram+russell or randle for westbrook now. Can Snag him next year . Lakers were prepared to Max a player for 2017. want to see how these young core play together 1st