According to celebrity journalist Woj
sound of thunder
The team managed to get out of the
bull
The team traded for
center (basketball)
Caruso
, while giving away Keady. Caruso makes $9.9 million next season, while Kiddy makes $8.4 million.
Salary expert Keith Smith noted that the Thunder actually only had to pay an additional $1.5 million in the deal and retained more than $33.7 million in payroll space.
Additionally, the Thunder acquired 13 future first-round picks and 20 second-round picks in the deal, demonstrating their ambition to actively manage their assets and build for the future.
The trade provides the Thunder with significant payroll flexibility and draft assets in their future rebuilding program, demonstrating their strategy and commitment to the NBA trade market.