The trade deadline came and went on Thursday without any seismic shifts across the NBA. But in Oklahoma City, general manager Sam Presti didn't let it pass without a minor roster tweak attached to broader organizational implications.
The Thunder acquired Denver guard Randy Foye, sending D.J. Augustin, Steve Novak and two future second round picks to the Nuggets in exchange.
In essence, Presti swapped two non-rotation players, both on expiring contracts, for a potential rotation player, also on an expiring contract. So in the immediate, it's a bench upgrade for the next few months. But in the long view, this maneuver created two more bonuses for the Thunder — roster flexibility and financial relief.