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The Thunder Could Land Perfect Player In An Instant Trade With The Nets

The Oklahoma City Thunder could find the perfect addition to their winning core in this mock trade with the Brooklyn Nets.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Nov 21, 2024
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are among the best teams in the NBA already but they’re sitting on a surplus of assets they can put to good use to maximize the outcome of this season. After suffering a major setback with an injury to Chet Holmgren, the franchise has room for proven high-level contributors in their rotation to set themselves up for success through the doldrums of the 82-game season.

Contents
  • The OKC Thunder Add A Polished Final Piece
  • The Nets Say Yes To A Big Offer
  • The Thunder Solidify Their Spot As No. 1 In The West

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly making every player on their roster available for trade, with the best asset for a winning team being their forward Cam Johnson. Johnson is a talented 6’8″ wing with an efficient scoring touch who could greatly boost the Thunder’s offense beyond Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

Trade Details

Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: Cam Johnson

Brooklyn Nets Receive: Kenrich Williams, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2027 First-Round Pick (DEN)

The Thunder can land Johnson by offering two first-round picks, which likely will price many fringe contenders out of the market given their own roster and pick situations. The Thunder have a surplus of assets and can use it effectively here to add a major offensive punch and size to a roster that desperately needs it.


The OKC Thunder Add A Polished Final Piece

Many people assume the Thunder will eventually bite the bullet and trade their smattering of assets for a superstar co-star for Shai. Personally, the Thunder haven’t shown any interest in doing that, encouraging Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren to be the No. 2 and 3 options behind Shai in the rotation. As a result, adding role-specialists like Johnson even at an extra cost is more beneficial to their overall roster philosophy and winning hopes.

Johnson is averaging 18.1 points and 4.3 rebounds this season, shooting 39.3% from three-point range on 7.8 attempts per game. He could be a starter alongside Williams in the frontcourt, especially with Isaiah Hartenstein returning from injury to take the starting center spot. Johnson would fit well off the bench as well, adding a more reliable scoring boost to their bench ahead of Aaron Wiggins.

He would arguably be the weakest defender on the Thunder but he has proven to be reliable enough on that end to execute at a high level within a team defense structure. He would make the Thunder even harder to guard offensively while the franchise retains the pieces to push the pace defensively, as they have against all opponents this season.


The Nets Say Yes To A Big Offer

The reality of the trade interest around Johnson also comes from contenders needing a player like him. But most contenders wouldn’t be willing to fork out two valuable first-round picks over a player like Johnson due to how much it would constrain their overall asset pool. This would eliminate teams like the Lakers and Suns, while the Warriors have been unwilling to pay a heavy price for star players let alone role-players.

The Thunder’s pick package would take priority over what most other contenders can offer, especially when you look at the solid players attached as well. Dieng is proving to be a multi-positional young player with a high ceiling, averaging 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds this season. 

Kenrich Williams is a great veteran presence on a roster and has been valuable to OKC in that role for years. As the Nets embrace their rebuild, a veteran like Williams on the bench could be a great move for them. He’s averaging 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds this season.

This offer might be the best to get for the Nets, who want to tear their roster down and build it from the ground up using the assets they get from what’s expected to be a fire sale for their roster.


The Thunder Solidify Their Spot As No. 1 In The West

The OKC Thunder might not have the No. 1 seed right now due to Holmgren’s injury forcing a 6’5″ Jalen Williams to play center, but Hartenstein’s recent return means they’re once again going to be formidable to any and all comers. Adding Johnson to be a stretch option to their starting unit or bench will be a luxurious addition that further extends them ahead of their rivals in the West.

The Nets are getting ready for a tankathon, and outside Cam Thomas, Johnson might be the player to bring home the biggest individual package. This deal would definitely suffice, as it’s unlikely for any contending team to offer more than two picks and a young player for Johnson. If there is a rival bidder, the Thunder could very easily outbid them by adding whatever asset they choose.

The Thunder would become virtually untouchable this season on paper but will hope that everything gels well on the court enough to bring the franchise their first-ever championship. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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