Oklahoma City: Thunder and Trade Deadline

oklahoma city: Just a few months after re-signing Russell Westbrook, the Thunder announced multi-year extensions for centre Steven Adams and guard Victor Oladipo not long after the trade deadline at midnight Eastern on Tuesday. "I think it was pretty clear that both guys wanted to be here," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said, according to Hamilton Spectator. Getting the deals done now ensures the two young players with high ceilings won't become restricted free agents next summer, and it stabilizes the core around Westbrook now that Durant is gone. Four months later, Oklahoma City has a solid nucleus in place. Both potentially could have garnered more money on the open market. The Thunder did not provide details on the contracts. With uncertainty regarding the final details of a new collective bargaining agreement that will take effect next season, the Thunder went for the safe move, and the players were willing to sign. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.