Will Dennis Schroder and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot upgrade the Thunder roster? Unknown.
Will the Thunder save millions upon their arrival? Definitely.
With Carmelo Anthony traded to Atlanta on Thursday, the Thunder has saved more than $10 million in salary. Schroder and Luwawu-Cabarrot will make $15.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, next season compared to Anthony's $27.9 million. That difference also grants the Thunder a $10.8 million trade exception which could come in handy this season in order to absorb additional salary in a trade. The trade exception expires a year from the official trade date.