OKC Thunder. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
The OKC Thunder had a difficult season thanks to the rebuild they started as soon as they were allowed to make trades. They sent Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Phoenix Suns. In return, they received Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, Kelly Oubre Jr, and a 2022 first-round draft pick.
The Thunder then traded Jaden McDaniels and Rubio to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade and in return, they received James Johnson and the rights to Aleksej Pokusevski which is where our story begins with the youngest player in the league.