Thunder GM Sam Presti Says JaMychal Green Will Likely Be Dealt

Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder’ common supervisor Sam Presti says recently-acquired veteran ahead JaMychal Inexperienced will probably be dealt both earlier than or throughout the season.

“We’re attempting to determine that out – I feel we’ll most likely discover a scenario for [Green] that’s not with us,” Presti mentioned in a press convention with reporters, through Thunder’ beat reporter Nick Crain.

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“It’s not as a result of we don’t worth him as a participant, however as a result of the place he’s proper now.”

Inexperienced, 32, averaged 6.4 factors and 4.2 rebounds for the Denver Nuggets final season.

The Thunder would virtually actually covet Inexperienced’s skills in the event that they wished to compete – but it surely’s clear that participant improvement is the primary focus in Oklahoma Metropolis.

Darius Bazley and recently-drafted picks Chet Holmgren and Ousmane Dieng are just some of the gamers Thunder’ execs are hoping to see in Inexperienced’s stead.

It appears probably a staff with a large commerce exception will commerce for Inexperienced’s expiring $8.2 million contract.