The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired veteran forward Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets in their first trade deadline move. Oklahoma City is sending Tre Mann, Davis Bertans, Charlotte Vasilije Micic, and two more future second-round selections in return. Every NBA deal has advantages and disadvantages for the participating teams.
Let’s get straight to the Thunder’s advantages.
Benefits of purchasing Gordon Hayward
Seeing the Thunder pursue a seasoned player is really intriguing. OKC appears to be making a move toward championship contention after a few years of tanking and trading for draft capital. This youthful team is preparing for a true postseason push after exceeding preseason expectations.
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