Trey Murphy III would be a sneaky good pickup for OKC. He’s a 6’9" sharpshooter who plays strong defense, making him an ideal fit next to SGA. He’s shooting 38.3% from three over his career on high volume, providing the Thunder with another deep-range sniper who can space the floor.

With Jalen Williams thriving as a do-it-all wing, adding Murphy would give OKC another long, athletic perimeter player who can defend and hit threes at a high clip. This would be a low-risk, high-reward move that strengthens OKC’s depth. For New Orleans, this trade would be about maximizing the value of Murphy before his major contract extension starts at a minimum of $25 million per season until 2027-28. Dort would give them an elite perimeter defender to pair with Herb Jones, forming a defensive duo that could lock down opposing wings.

Nikola Topic is a high-upside young guard who could eventually develop into a key piece for the Pelicans. This is more of a strategic swap than a blockbuster deal, but it could benefit both sides, especially if the Pelicans want to blow it all up.