The team is doing their exit interviews today. This was Westbrook’s post game presser last night. Moving forward, I have no idea whatsoever what Russell Westbrook’s thoughts are on his future in Oklahoma City. He’s contractually obligated for next season, then he has an option out clause the following season.
Sam Presti has some significant work in front of him to make this team better next season. Taj Gibson is an unrestricted free agent. Andre Roberson is a restricted free agent. Enes Kanter probably needs to be part of some type of deal which brings an honest two way swing player to the Thunder. There’s some major adjustments which need to be made to make this team more than just Russell Westbrook.
Somebody needs to emerge as consistent second and third offensive weapons. I mean, ask yourself, who was OKC’s second best player this season? I can’t answer it because I didn’t see one on a consistent basis.
But I have no idea whatsoever what Russell Westbrook feels about his long term future in OKC. I would think he’d like to play on a serious contender, but OKC is not a contender as presently constructed.
It should be a very interesting off season for Sam Presti.