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How trade deadline negotiations could affect the Thunder this summer

On the eve of the NBA trade deadline, Danilo Gallinari kept his message concise.

“My parents taught me a great thing when I was a little kid, to not read newspapers or follow the media,” Gallinari said to a gaggle of media members Wednesday. “I really don't follow any (of that) stuff. Especially game day, I'm focused on the game.”

What Gallinari didn’t mention was, according to multiple reports, his representation was an active party in the negotiations between the Thunder and Heat on Wednesday night. Although no trade emerged, that collaboration bodes well for OKC this summer.