OKC Thunder Trade Rumours: 3 players they should avoid ahead of the trade deadline

Kevin Love's long-term future has been up for debate in recent months
Kevin Love's long-term future has been up for debate in recent months

#2 Courtney Lee

Lee has struggled for consistency from three-point range this season
Lee has struggled for consistency from three-point range this season

Despite recently being part of a bumper trade deal to the Dallas Mavericks, Courtney Lee could still be traded again this week. Some have speculated that Lee's presence would help address the Thunder's issues from beyond the arc as they've been one of the league's worst shooting teams from range and during his career. But Lee too has shot just 39% from three-point range.

Nevertheless, Lee would arrive on an expensive deal as the veteran is still owed $12.8m for the 19/20 season. Given the Mavericks are gradually improving their roster, they could ask for a young player - such as Hamidou Diallo - in return for Lee, and the Thunder should refuse to give up any of their rising stars.

It is also worth noting that so far this season, Lee is only shooting 31% from beyond the arc, and the Thunder would be better off targeting wide players who have expiring deals.

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