NBA Rumors: OKC Thunder Could Trade Chris Paul, Steven Adams And Danilo Gallinari Before The February Deadline

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After losing Paul George and Russell Westbrook this past summer, nobody was expecting much from the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Now half-way through this campaign, it’s clear that OKC is much more than the team we thought they’d be.

With Chris Paul, SGA, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, and Danilo Gallinari, the team has managed to keep their heads above the water.

But in a recent article by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report, the Thunder may still be major sellers this deadline.

“Danilo Gallinari, acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in the Paul George trade, is on an expiring $22.6 million contract. If the Thunder aren’t willing to commit sizable money to him this summer (they shouldn’t be), trading him for something now would be the smart play. The Clippers pulled a similar move last February, dealing Tobias Harris and his expiring contract to the Philadelphia 76ers in a package that netted two first-round picks.”

Some of the potential suitors of Gallinari include the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Miami Heat. n As a scoring, perimeter-oriented big man, his type of play would prove especially valuable for teams looking for a front-court spark.

As for Paul, Adams, and other core members of the team, their departure is still possible. Their surprising performance has increased their value and, for the right offer, there might be nobody off-limits in talks.

One way or another, you can expect OKC to be very active this trade deadline as they continue to look for tools to jumpstart their rebuild.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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