Oklahoma City Thunder Rumors: Dennis Schroder could be traded in the coming weeks, Andrew Wiggins trade is possible and more

The Oklahoma City Thunder have undergone a significant summer of change with both Paul George and Russell Westbrook completing quickfire trades away from the franchise. Jerami Grant has also exited the team, and there is no questioning that the Thunder are now in rebuild mode.

General manager Sam Presti managed to acquire a record haul of draft picks in the deals for Westbrook, George, and Grant, and the Thunder will now focus on developing promising young talents such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hamidou Diallo, and Terrance Ferguson.

Due to this, several senior players continue to be linked with a move away from the franchise, and trades are likely in the weeks leading up to the season. So, with just over six weeks to go until the new NBA campaign, here are all the latest Oklahoma City rumors you need to know.

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Andrew Wiggins could be acquired in a trade for Chris Paul

Chris Paul facing off against Andrew Wiggins

The Thunder acquired Chris Paul in the trade that sent Westbrook to the Houston Rockets, although rival executives have asserted that Presti is determined to offload the veteran. Paul still has three years and $124.1 million remaining on his existing deal, and the Thunder will need to take on a bad contract to stand any chance of offloading the 34-year-old.

Nevertheless, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report believes that the Thunder could swap Paul for Andrew Wiggins:

Oklahoma City would have to hope its culture and front office would allow Wiggins a fresh start and that he could still develop into a high-level starter. If the Thunder could get anything close to the budding star everyone saw at Kansas.

Wiggins was named the Rookie of the Year in 2015 but has struggled for form over the past two seasons. The 24-year-old is owed $121.2 million over the next four seasons.

Dennis Schroder could be flipped ahead of the new season

Schroder's time with the Oklahoma City Thunder could be coming to an end

Dennis Schroder established himself as a regular starter during his time with the Atlanta Hawks, although the point guard embraced a back-up role to Russell Westbrook last season. Schroder managed to make a significant impact from the bench, averaging 15.5 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 29.3 minutes per game.

While Schroder's impact from the bench was a huge boost for the Thunder last season, a rebuilding Oklahoma City team no longer requires the luxury of having the NBA's best backup point guard. Due to this, Brett Dawson of The Athletic is reporting that Presti will look to trade the German as soon as the new season gets underway.

The promising Gilgeous-Alexander is likely to be the Thunder's starting guard next season, while the team could add further depth by bringing back Raymond Felton for a third season.

Mike Muscala reveals why he stuck with the team despite departures

Mike Muscala finished last season with the Los Angeles Lakers

Mike Muscala agreed to sign with the Thunder in the opening hours of free agency, but the veteran was given the chance to reconsider following the departures of George and Westbrook. However, Muscala opted to remain committed to Oklahoma City, and he revealed to Brett Dawson of The Athletic that he stayed due to the structure of the franchise:

I think because my feelings just were so good about the organization, it stuck with me. And I just felt that even despite the change in the roster, the personnel, that it would still be a good opportunity for me.

Muscala penned a 2 year, $4.3 million contract with the Thunder, and the 28-year-old will compete for minutes at power forward. Muscala could also offer cover at center if either Nerlens Noel or Steven Adams leave the franchise.