Kelly Oubre Jr. didn’t spend much time with Oklahoma City Thunder after joining the organization earlier this week from Phoenix Suns. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that OKC traded Oubre to Golden State Warriors in exchange for a protected 2021 first-round pick.
The trade follows the pattern of Thunder’s dealings this offseason, which saw them continuously trade players for draft picks and players that they then flip for more picks. These kinds of moves have now secured OKC 16 first-round picks by 2027.
According to Wojnarowski, the pick that Thunder received from the Warriors will convey if Golden State finishes between No. 21 and No. 30 in the standings in 2020/21. In case they are positioned better, OKC will receive two second-rounders instead.
Oubre, who averaged 18.7 points and 6.4 rebounds last season, was monitored by the Warriors even while he was with the Suns. However, his trade to Thunder, who are in the rebuilding process, made him more acquirable, and Golden State jumped on the opportunity.
Considering that Golden State Warriors just lost All-Star Klay Thompson to an Achilles injury, the acquisition of Kelly Oubre might have an even bigger impact. Athletic wing with a solid outside shot, Oubre could fill the void and maybe even help the Warriors to get back to contention after a disappointing 2019/20 campaign.
