Forget Kevin Durant, the Thunder may now have another dream offseason trade target

As currently constructed, the OKC Thunder are viewed as the favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals, and for good reason.

With a stellar core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, along with arguably the deepest rotation in the league, the Thunder combine elite talent with a dominant two-way playstyle and an impressive net rating of 12.4. This team has the makings of one of the greatest squads ever — if they can pull off a successful playoff run.

Despite their prime position, there's been a constant buzz among fans and analysts about how Sam Presti and company could make OKC even better. Suggestions range from draft steals in June to major moves for established stars.

The biggest name linked to the Thunder is Kevin Durant. Many fans have speculated about a shocking reunion between the franchise and its former superstar. While it sounds like a fantasy, there's an even bigger dream scenario brewing — a potential trade for Nikola Jokic.

Nikola Jokic Should Be the Dream Trade Target for Thunder, Not Kevin Durant

Let’s be realistic: a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, let alone Nikola Jokic, is incredibly unlikely. But if Thunder fans are going to dream big, wouldn’t the ideal target be the in-his-prime, three-time MVP center?

Now in his 10th season, Jokic is putting up career-best numbers: 29.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 57.5% shooting from the field and 41.4% from deep. He's a walking triple-double machine and arguably the best player in the NBA right now.

With recent reports of turmoil brewing in Denver, some wonder if Jokic could eventually seek a change of scenery. For OKC, with assets galore and a young championship-ready roster, it’s not completely out of the realm of imagination.

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