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Mark Walter's acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers could lead to bold moves, including potentially hiring Oklahoma City Thunder's Sam Presti to build a championship-winning team, depending on the outcome of the NBA Finals and future strategic decisions by the new ownership group.
Sam Presti orchestrated a remarkable rebuild of the Oklahoma City Thunder, transforming a team that faced early playoff exits and financial issues into a Western Conference powerhouse with a young, talented roster and a strategic draft and trade approach, positioning them as strong contenders for the NBA title.
The article traces how Sam Presti's strategic trades starting from a 2007 deal with the Phoenix Suns, involving a trade exception and key draft picks, set off a chain of moves that built the Oklahoma City Thunder into a competitive franchise, culminating in recent success with stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
Oklahoma City Thunder's Josh Giddey requested a trade after being asked to come off the bench next season, leading to his trade to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. Thunder GM Sam Presti explained that the team's evolving dynamics made it difficult to optimize Giddey's talents within their current roster. Giddey is expected to have a more prominent role with the Bulls, who are looking to revamp their lineup.
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti admitted he made a mistake trading for Gordon Hayward, who barely played in the postseason. The trade cost the Thunder three players and two second-round picks, but it did create future cap flexibility. Hayward, now a free agent, expressed frustration over his limited role. Presti remains optimistic about the team's future, highlighting the potential of young players like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, and is open-minded about Josh Giddey's contract situation. The Thunder hold the No. 12 pick in the upcoming draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti admitted he "missed" on the midseason trade for veteran Gordon Hayward, who struggled to contribute significantly to the team. Despite the Thunder's strong season, they were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. Presti views the trade as a learning experience and aims to improve his decision-making in the future.