Welcome to Loud City – Taj Gibson & Doug McDermott
As the NBA trade deadline drew near, Sam Presti did what Sam Presti does. He generally managed the heck out of this franchise. While there had been weeks of speculation and hearsay, the Oklahoma City Thunder fan base was getting nervous. Would Presti make a move or would he stand pat and ride it out until the NBA Draft.
The answer wasn’t a blockbuster deal that would replace the skinny guy that left, but it was a solid deal that would ensure Russ got some help (a common catch-cry of Thunder fans on every form of social media!