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Originally Posted by dirk digler
I don't know how you feel okchief but I think the window may be closed temporarily for OKC unless they get another top player.
Also it is my understanding they didn't have to trade either one they would have just had to pay the luxury tax which let's be honest they should have. You don't get many chances to be a dominant team in the NBA.
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I tend to agree. They dont need a Harden level player though they just need some guys who can shoot from outside.
The thought is they hit free agency after this year because they dont want to go over 3 years in a row because the penalty increases.
They were the top seed in the West last year until went Russ went down though. They just need a shooter to replace Martin, and they'll be fine. The Westbrook injury would have held them back even with Harden obviously. The trade still sucked however. Their hope was Lamb could be that shooter, but at this point he's not. If he can't pick it up soon they'll have to find someone who can do the job.
I agree with the short window though. You have to surround them with players who can make plays. Otherwise in 3 years KD might jet, and I won't blame him. Not winning a Championship with Durant and Westbrook would be a HUGE fail.