Thunder Could Acquire $30.3 Million Wizards Veteran Center to Stay Afloat
Recent NBA Trade Rumors Point to Potential Deal
In a surprising turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly in talks to acquire veteran center Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards. Gafford, who is entering the final year of his $30.3 million contract, has been a key contributor for the Wizards, averaging 10.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. The Thunder, who are currently rebuilding, are looking to add some experience and depth to their young roster.
Potential Benefits for Both Teams
The trade would be a win-win for both teams. The Thunder would get a proven big man who can provide them with some much-needed size and toughness. Gafford is a physical presence in the paint and is a good rebounder and defender. He would be a good mentor for the Thunder's young players, such as Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren. The Wizards, on the other hand, would get some much-needed cap relief. They are currently over the salary cap and need to make some moves to get under it. Trading Gafford would save them over $10 million in salary.
Likelihood of the Deal Happening
It is still too early to say whether or not the trade will actually happen. However, there is a lot of buzz around it and it is definitely a possibility. The Thunder and Wizards have a history of making deals with each other, so it is not out of the realm of possibility that they could pull this one off. If the trade does happen, it would be a major move for both teams and could have a significant impact on the NBA landscape.
