Bleacher Report suggests four trade idea ideas for the OKC Thunder

“James Wiseman to Thunder for Derrick Favors, Kenrich Williams and 2024 first-round pick (top-four protected, via HOU)

While the Warriors seem mostly content to play the long game with Wiseman and the rest of their youth, you wonder whether that sentiment is shared throughout the franchise. After all, they surfaced as possible suitors in the Rudy Gobert sweepstakes, and they have mulled making a run at Kevin Durant.

Obviously, the Warriors wouldn’t bring back that caliber of player here, but the cost isn’t nearly the same, either. If Golden State is unsure about Wiseman’s ability to contribute to a championship run following a season-plus recovery from a torn meniscus, maybe the front office would consider dealing the raw big man for two plug-and-play vets and a valuable first-rounder.

Williams could be a real find if his three-ball bounces back (33.9 percent last season, 44.4 the year prior). He defends all over the court and never runs short on energy. Favors might be on the back side of his career, but he’s still a steady source of paint protection, rebounding and point-blank finishing, so he might functionally fill the same role as Wiseman, just without the flash.”

“George Hill and two 2023 second-round picks to Thunder for JaMychal Green

There’s a non-zero chance the full-strength Bucks are the Association’s team to beat. The last time they were healthy, they won it all. And despite losing Khris Middleton to a sprained MCL in the opening round, they still built series leads of 2-1 and 3-2 before falling to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Celtics in the second round.

In other words, no boat-rocking is needed for the Bucks. Could a minor move in the frontcourt make sense, though? No question.

Milwaukee doesn’t have much protection behind Brook Lopez, which is kind of a big deal since the 34-year-old lost all but 13 games of the 2021-22 campaign to back surgery. Green wasn’t great last season, but he’s normally a sturdy source of defensive versatility and floor spacing.”

“Kenrich Williams to Cavaliers for Dean Wade and lottery protected future first-round pick

Is it possible for a rebuilder to have too many draft assets? The Thunder don’t seem to think so, as they sit atop a pile of picks too numerous to mention.

That’s why it makes sense to keep pursuing paths to more picks.

Williams, who turns 28 in December, has a slew of win-now talents that go wasted with the Thunder but could shine brightly in Cleveland. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, could make better use of the future first-rounder, and the Thunder have enough wing minutes available to try further developing Wade if they want.”

“Keon Johnson to Thunder for Kenrich Williams

Between the trade for Jerami Grant, the extension for Damian Lillard, and the new contracts for Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic, the Portland Trail Blazers have extinguished much of their asset collection.

Still, it’s possible that Johnson, the 21st pick of the 2021 draft, has enough long-term appeal to attract a rebuilder.

If the Thunder want to tackle Johnson’s development, then the Trail Blazers could land the low-maintenance Williams. His high-energy, complementary skills would shine alongside the biggest and brightest Blazers’ stars, and if he’s a reliable threat from distance (he hit 44.4 percent of his threes in 2020-21, albeit on low volume), he could be a real two-way weapon on the wing.”