While the NBA's free-agent frenzy has come to an end aside from a few stragglers, there may be more moves to come that could shift the league's balance of power on the trade front.
Chief among them is the status of Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. In the wake of Kevin Durant spurning OKC in favor of the Golden State Warriors, Westbrook's future with the Thunder is very much in doubt, and a proactive deal could be made so the organization doesn't lose him for nothing.
With one of the NBA's top stars potentially on the move, here is a rundown of the latest trade buzz surrounding Westbrook as well as some other big names who could be on the block.
Russell Westbrook
The Thunder and their fans were devastated by Durant's decision to leave in favor of the Warriors, and while it is unclear if Westbrook also intends to leave in free agency, OKC can't afford to lose him for nothing.
Because of that, there is growing buzz regarding a possible Westbrook trade before or during the season, and a top contender for his services has seemingly emerged.
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