While the relief of Paul George committing to the OKC Thunder for the long term is intoxicating, it isn’t cheap. In spite of this gesture plus the Grant and Noel NBA Free Agency deals the OKC Thunder are stuck with a tax bill right around 30 percent, OKC should search under every couch cushion for value. Anything that can add value and help mitigate the strain of an ever-increasing tax bill will go a long way.
Summer League is a proving ground for roster bubble guys as much as it is a showcase for many teams’ flashy new pick.