The Oklahoma City Thunder is looking for players to help them with their current quest in the ongoing regular NBA season. Trade rumors are now spreading that they are reaching out with the Sacramento Kings and asking the availability of forward Omri Casspi. The move is part of Thunder's plan to support Russell Westbrook in the offensive end.
The Thunder organization and coaching staff is concerned that the team is relying too much on Westbrook carrying the load for the team and he might deteriorate as the long season goes along. Earlier reports have already linked the Thunder to the Kings about a possible deal with Rudy Gay but it seems the Kings is asking a high-value player(s) in return.
And now, the Thunder is turning its attention to another Kings player instead. According to Morning News USA, the Oklahoma City Thunder is pitching to acquire Omri Casspi to the Sacramento Kings before the trade deadline. Though the report never says who the Thunder will offer in return, they believed that it will never cost them much.
The latest NBA trade rumors suggest that Casspi is making just $3 million this season and will never be a problem for the Thunder to absorb his contract. Having Casspi would somehow give the Thunder additional help in the offense and added a perimeter shooter in the process. Casspi is coming off a breakout season last year averaging 11.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
However, this season his production drop big time and it seems the changes in the coaching staff affects him. The Kings hire Dave Joerger last summer to be the new head coach of the team and when Casspi was asked about his relationship with Joerger he said that they haven't talked since the preseason.
According to iSportsTimes, aside from the Thunder, Casspi have the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans as his suitors. However, looking at all teams it seems that the Thunder is the best option for him. Aside from playing time issue to other teams, the Thunder will give Casspi better opportunity to release his full potential as a player.
Will the Oklahoma City Thunder able to acquire Omri Casspi from the Sacramento Kings to help Russell Westbrook? Fans will find out of soon this NBA trade rumor will indeed come true.
