The Thunder need size, they need Lauri’s size and shooting. His defense can be covered by Chet. But another scoring option would really make the Thunder title contenders.

https://fanspo.com/nba/s/general/trades/Bg-HOPoFbjEuQI/wizards-wheeling-and-dealing The Thunder had a top 5 defense in basketball last season. It was their offense that let them down. I think Shae needed to score 30 points every night because they don’t have a lot of shot creators. This trade does two things. One it allows Shae to play off ball a little more giving him rest in the lines. Two it gives the Thunder another scoring option. All for a more than likely late first.