OKC Thunder: Trading For Hawks' Young Big Man Could Solve Backup Center Problem

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The Thunder are looking to add another center, and the Hawks could be ready to make more moves.

After the Thunder rose to the top seed in the West and made the second round of the playoffs, they have begun to bolster their roster for another run next season. Since the offseason began, the Thunder have traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and drafted Nikola Topic, Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell.

As an athletic big man, Okongwu has been a solid shot-blocker in his four-year career, averaging 1.1 blocks. Despite being only 6-foot-8, Okongwu’s 235-pound frame has helped him hold his own against opposing big men. Okongwu is set to begin the first season of a four-year extension next season, which will pay him $14 million in 2024-25 and increase throughout its duration. Considering his deal is not overwhelming, and the Thunder have plenty of cap space, they would have no financial issues trading for him.

 

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