Why This Trade Would Benefit The OKC Thunder
This is a good trade for the Oklahoma City Thunder because they are able to land some solid talent in exchange for an aging point guard. George Hill being dealt at the NBA trade deadline is almost a foregone conclusion this season, but they may be able to pry the most out of the Suns for his services.
The Thunder have seen some of their young players emerge into capable NBA starters this season with the rise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort and adding some solid talent around them could be very beneficial.
Jalen Smith and Jevon Carter would give the Thunder a pair of promising prospects to develop. There’s a lot to like about Smith’s game considering he’s a stretch-big that can block shots. That isn’t an easy combination of attributes to find in a player.
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Dealing George Hill makes all the sense in the world as the Thunder aren’t a playoff team this season. That’s why he’s widely expected to be dealt away at the NBA trade deadline by executives around the league and NBA insiders. Making this trade could pay off in the long haul.
