Can OKC have the best starting 5 ever next season?

[NyKnicks1714]

Genuinely asking. If Paul George is interested in signing there, is a situation possible where they sign him outright and then move Giddey(+whoever is needed to match salaries) and some 1sts for Markkanen?

SGA
George
Williams
Markkannen
Chet

An MVP candidate and 4 legitimate All-star-caliber players. I'm not saying this is the path they should take, and it doesn't address their biggest needs, but as far as I can tell it's a possibility.

[BrianInPhilly]

That lineup doesn't even fit that well. Replacing George w/ Cason Wallace would yield a better lineup cause Wallace can guard the other team's best guard. In this lineup, SGA or George or Williams would have to deal with the small guards.

[Mrakar]

Why would they want PG? He doesnt fit the timeline, he is mostly no show in playoffs.
Thunder should build on what they have, and not to mention that roster will be expensive in couple of years. They cant afford to make dumb decisions now.

[bubonicphoniks]

No

[NyKnicks1714]

That lineup doesn't even fit that well. Replacing George w/ Cason Wallace would yield a better lineup cause Wallace can guard the other team's best guard. In this lineup, SGA or George or Williams would have to deal with the small guards.

It's not the best fit defensively, no (although I don't think it would matter in the end). I'm mostly asking if something like this is possible, or if I'm missing some cap issue.

[basketballRob]

OKC would have to clear more contracts to be able to afford him. I don't think they are a serious candidate to sign him.

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[TheFire]

No. Denver and Boston will. And Sixers as well once Lebron joins.

[Wolveswin]

Jalen+ for Doncic.

Giddey+ for Markkanen

Chet
Markkanen
Doncic
Dort
SGA

That is the best all-in lineup for OKC.

[BlazersBroncos]

OKC doesnt have the cap space for PG13.

Adding Lauri and keeping Dort in that low usage 3/D role is still a great team. I would only take BOS and DEN over them. And for DEN that isnt on overall talent but on PO experience.

[Mr B]

Genuinely asking. If Paul George is interested in signing there, is a situation possible where they sign him outright and then move Giddey(+whoever is needed to match salaries) and some 1sts for Markkanen?

SGA
George
Williams
Markkannen
Chet

An MVP candidate and 4 legitimate All-star-caliber players. I'm not saying this is the path they should take, and it doesn't address their biggest needs, but as far as I can tell it's a possibility.

You must have never heard of the Dream Team.

[Liam_Gallagher]

Ever?

[UcanUwill]

Genuinely asking. If Paul George is interested in signing there, is a situation possible where they sign him outright and then move Giddey(+whoever is needed to match salaries) and some 1sts for Markkanen?

SGA
George
Williams
Markkannen
Chet

An MVP candidate and 4 legitimate All-star-caliber players. I'm not saying this is the path they should take, and it doesn't address their biggest needs, but as far as I can tell it's a possibility.

You must have never heard of the Dream Team.

He obviously meant NBA. That would be sweet five, the problem is when you throw word "ever" into the mix.

[winforlose]

Jalen+ for Doncic.

Giddey+ for Markkanen

Chet
Markkanen
Doncic
Dort
SGA

That is the best all-in lineup for OKC.

You would need to blow all your picks on Markkanen and there is no way Dallas trades Luka, much less for JW. It would cost SGA and more and would not happen.

[MarcusBrody]

I want to say that the KD Warriors were better, but Zaza started most games even though he only averaged 18 minutes per game. Iggy was the fifth player in terms of minutes, but didn't start a single game that year.

[Wolveswin]

Jalen+ for Doncic.

Giddey+ for Markkanen

Chet
Markkanen
Doncic
Dort
SGA

That is the best all-in lineup for OKC.

You would need to blow all your picks on Markkanen and there is no way Dallas trades Luka, much less for JW. It would cost SGA and more and would not happen.

Ok, I can’t figure out if you are being serious. You think the delta between Giddey and Markkanen is ALL OKC picks? Like all 10,000 of them?

And come on, SGA is not being traded for Doncic, we all know this.

[winforlose]

Jalen+ for Doncic.

Giddey+ for Markkanen

Chet
Markkanen
Doncic
Dort
SGA

That is the best all-in lineup for OKC.

You would need to blow all your picks on Markkanen and there is no way Dallas trades Luka, much less for JW. It would cost SGA and more and would not happen.

Ok, I can’t figure out if you are being serious. You think the delta between Giddey and Markkanen is ALL OKC picks? Like all 10,000 of them?

And come on, SGA is not being traded for Doncic, we all know this.

Look at what Utah charged for Spider and Gobert. You think they give up Markkanen (whose contract is better,) for less than 5 firsts and more. As for the contracts, yeah, you’re gonna give up more player talent than just Giddey to get Markkanen. Probably Cason Wallace and maybe Isiah Joe as well.

I didn’t say they would trade SGA for Luka. I said Dallas isn’t moving a MVP candidate for Jalen Williams. You don’t see guys like that move for less than guys in similar positions and since OKC is initiating Dallas would raise the price more. This isn’t a Luka is forcing his way out. In fact, I suspect Dallas wins a round 2 matchup with OKC, which means they are even less likely to deal Luka.

Finally, how many picks does OKC have after 2024? I am honestly asking as I don’t think it is as many you think.

[doogie_hauser]

You would need to blow all your picks on Markkanen and there is no way Dallas trades Luka, much less for JW. It would cost SGA and more and would not happen.

Ok, I can’t figure out if you are being serious. You think the delta between Giddey and Markkanen is ALL OKC picks? Like all 10,000 of them?

And come on, SGA is not being traded for Doncic, we all know this.

Look at what Utah charged for Spider and Gobert. You think they give up Markkanen (whose contract is better,) for less than 5 firsts and more. As for the contracts, yeah, you’re gonna give up more player talent than just Giddey to get Markkanen. Probably Cason Wallace and maybe Isiah Joe as well.

I didn’t say they would trade SGA for Luka. I said Dallas isn’t moving a MVP candidate for Jalen Williams. You don’t see guys like that move for less than guys in similar positions and since OKC is initiating Dallas would raise the price more. This isn’t a Luka is forcing his way out. In fact, I suspect Dallas wins a round 2 matchup with OKC, which means they are even less likely to deal Luka.

Finally, how many picks does OKC have after 2024? I am honestly asking as I don’t think it is as many you think.

I think they own one of Miami's first round picks in 2026 or so (or even just a pick swap, which is still a juicy asset)

[ryguy613]

...can it just be the best starting 5 for next season before you proclaim them the best starting 5 of all time

[Dubnation]

[Raps in 4]

Easily