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How Ben Simmons impasse could impact OKC Thunder future

Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul (C) poses with NBA Players Ben Simmons, Tristan Thompson, John Wall and Lebron James attend attends the Klutch Sports Group "More Than A Game" Dinner. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Klutch Sports Group)

It’s not uncommon for superstars to force their way out of unhappy situations to form super teams or relocate to a more appealing location. Unfortunately, when these trade demands occur those star players aren’t putting the OKC Thunder or other small markets on their shortlist.

Even during the Thunder U era when the team had Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, there wasn’t the typical onslaught of ring-seeking vets hitting Oklahoma City to bolster the squad.