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But what’s relevant about it in this situation is Russell Westbrook could get traded just like James Harden.

Still, acquiring Westbrook would be huge, and it’s a great sign for the Celtics that they are considered favorites among front-office types around the league.

Thunder guard Cameron Payne joined “The Herd” (where Nick Wright filled in as Colin Cowherd’s replacement for the afternoon), and shared vivid details about Durant’s departure. Everyone knows that Irving has spent all his National Basketball Association years in Cleveland and has proven he is a big asset.

Westbrook running the point for the Spurs and teaming up with Leonard and Aldridge would be devastating. If rumors that Boston wants to trade for Westbrook are true, it would be a bad deal for both teams.

An offer with a butt-load of picks, including potentially Brooklyn’s picks, from the Celtics could prove more enticing for the Thunder.

There have been rumors of the Heat forming another “super team” in 2017 and one of their primary targets will be Westbrook.

Will the soon-to-be free agent renegotiate and extend to stay with Oklahoma City for an extra year or more?

Singler may be the starter for now, but the Thunder need another big star on the team if they want to succeed. I did not see Serge Ibaka and Andre Roberson solid three point shooting against the Spurs coming. They have things to trade here, too.

While this is all speculation, what does it mean for the Thunder if the franchise can not retain their most valuable player?

The Thunder did hold onto Durant, but on top of them liking their chances in keeping him, Durant made them a title contender. They built through the draft and had what I would call success. The combination of Bradley with Victor Oladipo and Steven Adams will help create an environment focused on hard-nosed defense.

As excited as Timberwolves fans are about rookie Kris Dunn, they’d be even more excited about Westbrook. Seeing as Russell plays the same position as Russell, get it? Per league rules, the Celtics aren’t allowed to trade first-round picks in consecutive seasons, but could stagger the picks and package together several of their young cheap players to satisfy Presti and the Thunder. And besides, Westbrook still has a lot of good core teammates. “Not only do you have to be concerned about his free agency next summer, but you’ve got to be able to trade for him while still having enough players for him to play with when he arrives”.