2 Trade Packages To Send Pelicans’ Zion Williamson To Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder do not appear to be in the business of trading for stars. Apparently, they’re much more interested in trying to land one in the NBA Draft.

That would explain why general manager Sam Presti has amassed, by far, the most draft capital in the history of the league. It’s a bold strategy, but if it pays off, it could revolutionize the way NBA teams opt to rebuild.

At the same time, there’s something to be said for flexibility. You can chart a course, but when a great shortcut presents itself, sometimes it’s wise to take it. Could Zion Williamson be that shortcut for the Thunder?

The New Orleans Pelicans won’t be trading him if they don’t have to. He could force their hand. Rumors of his discontent with the organization have persisted for almost his entire tenure there.

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If he does demand a trade, few teams will be able to field as competitive an offer for him as the Oklahoma City Thunder, if any.

Here are two hypothetical examples of such offers.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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