With NBA free agency dried up, franchises will turn to the trade front in search of upgrades.
As is usually the case, most teams faced grave disappointment when marquee stars didn't save the organization by signing. Others took the first of many steps back to glory, and some still don't have money to spend despite the salary-cap surge.
Then, of course, there are the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost superstar Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors after he announced his decision Monday on the Players' Tribune. Rather than undergoing an impossible journey to locate a suitable replacement, the Thunder must consider making their second blockbuster trade of the offseason.
Nearly a week into a chaotic free-agency period, here are the latest trade scoops from around the Association.
Russell Westbrook Won't Sign Extension
Not to twist the knife stuck in the Thunder's chest, but they may have to again say farewell to a superstar within the next year.
Russell Westbrook's contract expires next summer, and Oklahoma City's chances of retaining him have dwindle ...
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