The OKC Thunder are in Win-now mode, and the team has two years left until it is time to try to reel in Paul George again and see if they can extend their window a little more. The organization also does not have any salary cap room, limited roster flexibility, and a core that has suffered first-round bounces for three straight years.
The 21st pick is the OKC Thunder’s shot at improving their underperforming roster. They can either use the pick, and make a selection, or trade the pick away for a veteran to help try and get OKC over the hump.