The Oklahoma City Thunder's rebuilding project has finally picked up speed.
Given their wealth of trade assets, though, it's possible they'll use the 2023 NBA offseason to put themselves on the fast track to title contention.
Their young roster showed plenty of promise this season. They entered it as a potential tanker and exited as a play-in tournament participant. That's a sizable step in the right direction.
Still, they have the resources to trade for the type of player who could allow them to make a giant leap as soon as next season.
3. Obi Toppin, New York Knicks
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If the Thunder stick to their slow-and-steady plan for progress, Obi Toppin is exactly the kind of player they should go after.