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Why Lauri Markkanen isn't a Necessity for the OKC Thunder

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Although the Utah Jazz forward could be a game-changer for the Oklahoma City Thunder, it's not a requirement to remain as a top championship contender next season.

The Utah Jazz have made it well known to the rest of the NBA that acquiring the star forward will take a historic asking price, but that hasn't stopped teams like the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs from reportedly having high interest. It makes sense — Markkanen is an elite level talent that could transform the outlook of many teams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been a team notably connected to the 27-year-old for obvious reasons. He would be an incredible fit in the frontcourt next to Chet Holmgren and provide a star boost that will make it a potential favorite out of the Western Conference. And of course, it has the draft capital to make it happen.

As deadly as the addition of Markkanen could make the Thunder, it still isn't necessary to remain a legitimate championship contender next season. Neither Caurso nor Hartenstein are All-Star level players, but you could make the argument that they are in the roles they serve. Both veterans pride themselves on the defensive end, which the Thunder ranked as one of the best in the league already last year. Caruso was a 40% 3-point shooter that replaces the non-shooting that Josh Giddey left, while Hartenstein will be a great help in improving the rebounding problem it could never figure out.

 

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