Detroit Pistons: Acquiring Russell Westbrook is a Real Possibility
By Bob Heyrman
The most common trade combination that seems that continues to be suggested is Jackson, Galloway, Snell and either Kennard or Doumbouya along with at least one protected first round pick. But it wouldn’t be surprising if OKC requests multiple first-round picks; I mean they just received five first-round choices in exchange for Paul George from the Clippers.
How do we feel about the suggest trade? My feeling is you’d likely be okay with Kennard going but would be reluctant to see Sekou moved at this point. If that’s how you feel, I’m with you. It’s hard to trade a player you just drafted when you felt like he fell into your lap. Many scouts had Sekou pinned around pick eleven, yet he fell to the Detroit Pistons at 15. If he’s as advertised, he will be a valuable asset off the bench over the next couple of seasons while he’s a low-cost player, playing on his rookie deal.
Luke Kennard is still playing on a rookie deal but could be expendable if the end result is landing Russell Westbrook. Kennard continued to develop as the year went on last season producing 9.7 points a game, 39% from three while shooting 83% from the charity line. Snell averaged 6 points per game, shot 40% from three, and was 88% from the free throw line in 17.6 minutes per game last season with the Bucks. Galloway is a role player who averaged 8.4 PPG and shot 35.5% from three-point distance. His effective field goal percentage leveled off at 50.3%.
The Thunder already have a big man in Steven Adams, Andre Drummond shouldn’t be a feasible trade option. Snell wouldn’t cost a bunch to buy-out if the Thunder wished. Kennard or Sekou would both be players Oklahoma would undoubtedly like to keep.