NBA 2018-19: 3 free agents that the Oklahoma City Thunder could sign ahead of the playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed a promising 2018-19 season, although a lot of the team's positive steps forward this season have been overshadowed by a poor March.

For the majority of the campaign, the Thunder have been locked in a battle to secure the much coveted 3rd seed. Things have recently gone pear-shaped though as, Billy Donovan's team have won just four of their last 10 games, putting them in serious danger of finishing 8th in the West.

OKC's playoff participation is not under threat, although the team now faces the prospect of facing the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. The Thunder will want to end the season well in order to avoid this fate, and due to the surprise departure of Alex Abrines last month, the team still has the room to add another player.

So as we near the end of the season, here is a look at three individuals that could come in and help the Thunder's playoff push.

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#3 Ben McLemore

McLemore during his time with the Kings

Ben McLemore was released by the Kings back in February after making just 19 appearances from the bench. McLemore's return to the team that drafted him with the seventh overall pick back in 2013 didn't work out as planned, and the former college standout now faces an uncertain future in the league.

Nevertheless, still just 26, McLemore still has untapped potential, and during his brief stint with the Kings earlier this season, the shooting guard made over 40% of his shots from beyond the arc.

He is still somewhat of a liability on the defensive end, but the Thunder would not be handing him big minutes. Moreover, the team has also previously managed to function with Abrines' defensive shortcomings.

#2 Miloš Teodosić

Teodosic spent 18 months with the Los Angeles Clippers

Milos Teodosic went undrafted during the 2009 draft. However, after spending nearly a decade making a name for himself in the EuroLeague, Teodosic finally made his NBA debut with the LA Clippers back in 2017.

The guard started 36 times during an impressive debut season. But he failed to start this season, and was waived by the Clippers back in February.

The 32-year-old is primarily known for his passing ability, although during his two years in the NBA, he has also shot the ball well from beyond the arc (38%). The Thunder already have plenty of depth at point guard, so Teodosic would most likely be asked to slot in at shooting guard.

With Andre Roberson increasingly unlikely to return this season, there is no doubting that Teodosic would add much-needed depth. While he is unlikely to make waves, the Serbian could be a solid temporary addition.

#1 Nick Young

Nick Young spent last season with the Golden State Warriors

Upon his release, few Thunder fans mourned the loss of Alex Abrines, due to his perceived limited skillset. However, since his departure last month, the Thunder have gotten worse, and there is no doubting that Billy Donovan's team misses Abrines' ability to knock down open three's from the wing.

Paul George is now the team's only threat from beyond the arc, but the addition of Nick Young could change this.

Over his career, Young has averaged 38% from three-point range, and his ability to hit three's landed him a spot on the Warriors 2018 Championship winning roster. While his subsequent spell with the Denver Nuggets didn't work out, Young is unquestionably the sniper that the Thunder are currently crying out for.

His recent experience of winning a ring with Golden State is also a bonus, and there is no doubting that the veteran can make a major impact from the OKC bench.