Page 2 - NBA 2018-19 Trade Review: Oklahoma City Thunder - Inactivity, financial limitations and more

#2 Players they couldn't sign

With only a few days remaining, Thunder looked to sign a wing player or a player who could shoot three-pointers, as they aren't an elite team in three-point percentage.

OKC haven’t been afraid to be aggressive in the trade market, as seen in their past transactions of players like George, Victor Oladipo and Carmelo. But this time they are in a very tight spot financially, having one of the highest payrolls in the NBA. (North of $145 million)

According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Thunder were interested in Knicks guard Wesley Matthews. He stated, "The Knicks are exploring the trade market for Matthews before the deadline, league sources say, but there are also several antsy suitors hoping Matthews makes it to the buyout market. Among them: Houston, Oklahoma City, Toronto, Philadelphia and, yes, Golden State". But the deal didn't come to fruition and Matthews opted to sign for the Indiana Pacers.

Wayne Ellington was also linked with Thunder. Reportedly, he wanted to be released from his Suns contract and many teams were interested in signing him, OKC were one of them. But due to the limited cap, the Thunder did not make a move for him. Ellington was traded to the Detroit Pistons.