The Goods Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired veteran center Etan Thomas, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. In addition to Thomas, Oklahoma City receives Minnesota’s 2010 second round draft pick and a conditional 2010 second round draft pick in exchange for guards Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins. “We are pleased to welcome Etan Thomas to the Thunder family,” said Presti. “Etan adds experience and depth to our front court as well as a defensive mentality and competitiveness that we value.” http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60825/20090727/thunder_acquires_etan_thomas/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 He will take playing time away from young guys like Ibaka that might have played this year, but he gives them more time to learn, and lets OKC win a few more games. The picks might also be the focal point of the trade for OKC, maybe they can be used along with OKC's second rounder to gain an extra first round pick next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So basically the trade was OKC gets : Etan ThomasTwo 2nd rounders Minnesota gets : Chucky AtkinsDamien Wilkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I like Etan for them if he stays healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So basically the trade was OKC gets : Etan ThomasTwo 2nd rounders Minnesota gets : Chucky AtkinsDamien WilkinsYeah, one of the picks is conditional but OKC basically gave up none of their future plans, and little of the plans for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I like this trade... they had too many young guys and with Harden on the board, there's little need for Wilkins. A veteran presence wouldn't hurt. For the Wolves, they finally have a backup PG in Atkins and Wilkins should get the start over Brewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxaMillion711 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 wow look out lakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 i think its a very solid trade just in case white and/or Ibaka dont turn out like they did in the SL, we have a so-so guy who can bring some toughness. also his in his last year so clears up some cap and Damien Wilkins is finally gone and maybe a sign that colison is out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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