Breaking news: Thunder verbally agree to trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have verbally agreed to a trade for day 60.
After injury to Stanley Johnson, and not enough big man depth, they wanted to help that cause.
They spoke to the Miami Heat and were able to complete a deal.
This trade will send 27 year old Gorgui Dieng to the Thunder and in return, the Miami Heat will receive the Thunder 2022 1st round pick unprotected, Doug McDermott + fillers.
We spoke to gm 8time of the Thunder regarding this move:
Reporter: "So why give up your best shooter who can score 15ppg+ on any given night plus an unprotected first round pick?"
8time: "After careful consideration and not rushing into a trade, Gorgui Dieng was presented to the Thunder. This guy is a monster on the boards and great on defense. The best part is he's only 27 years old. Stanley, Willie Carly-Stein, and Dieng should provide much needed points, rebounds and defense to take us to the next level".
It sucks to lose Doug McDermott as he is pretty much automatic from anywhere on the floor. Doug can score with the best of them and I wish him success for the Miami Heat.
We also lost a first round pick, which hurts a little but by 2022 we expect that pick to be nothing special. But who knows, injuries do happen and that's why I made this trade to provide the much needed big man depth in case another injury happens."
Reporter: "Dieng makes 11 million, how can you afford him with the younger guys like Rozier, Anderson, and Stanley about to be paid?"
8time: "That was a situation we closely examined before committing to this trade. Rozier, Stanley and Anderson will get get their money and we won't have a problem at least until year 3. But that's a situation we will deal with two years from now.
The Thunder are happy to put out a legit product on the court consisting of Ricky Rubio, Terry Rozier, DeMarre Carroll, Justin Anderson, James Young, Stanley Johnson, Willie Carly-Stein, and newest member Gorgui Dieng.
Once We get completely healthy, I expect us to.make a big push this season and even make it to the 2nd round".
Reporter: "Thanks for the breaking news 8time
8time: "No problem, I love sharing any bit of CSL news with anyone who will listen."
2028
yeah was thinking didn't Dieng just get traded to MIA