OKC Thunder Could Benefit From Brooklyn Nets Potential Pivot This Offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be able to pounce on the Brooklyn Nets pivot this offseason after interesting comments made by their team governor.

Mar 4, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Heading into the NBA offseason, the Brooklyn Nets have reached a fork in the road. Falling to a 32-50 record, many believe it is time for the Nets to pivot from their core and go all in on a rebuild after a messy few seasons that saw failed star acquisitions leaving them with just a crop of solid players rather than a group that can truly compete.

The Nets Governor Joe Tsai seems more than open to moving off of many pieces on Brooklyn's roster to revamp their squad which is "at a crossroads."

Given the state of the Nets roster, there are many interesting options from top-talent like Mikal Bridges down to veteran role players like Dorian Finney-Smith.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have open roster spots, available cap space and the necessary assets to go many trades to bolster their 57-win ball club. If any team is positions to benefit from the Nets willingness to make moves it would be the Thunder.

Perhaps a splash move for Bridges isn't in the cards - though he would fit nearly seamlessly into the Thunder system - there are still plenty of options. Namely Cameron Johnson and Finney-Smith, though perhaps this also sends a signal that Brooklyn is not eager to bring back Nicolas Claxton (who is a less-than-ideal fit for OKC).

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