Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Rumours: Kanter return, interest in Taurean Prince and more
Teams around the NBA now have less than 24 hours to make any final trades before the end of the 2018/19 season.
The NBA's trade deadline will come into effect tomorrow at 3 pm ahead of the All-Star Event in North Carolina, and a number of last minutes moves could change the shape of the league.
With the team already over the salary cap, the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to have a quiet day.
Nevertheless, the Thunder are believed to be pursuing one final addition to the roster, as the team gears up to challenge both the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors in the postseason.
So, as we enter the final day of the trade market, here are the Thunder trade rumors you need to know.
#3 The Thunder are interested in Taurean Prince
While speaking about the Thunder's trade plans ahead of the deadline, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reported that the team were interested in both Alec Burks and Taurean Prince:
The Thunder are said to have interest in Burks as they scope out the market for a backup wing, according to league sources. Oklahoma City has a $10.9 million traded-player exception to use to absorb a salary. The Thunder have also inquired about Hawks forward Taurean Prince, who I reported was available last month on The Ringer NBA Show.
Since Kevin O'Connor's report was published, Burks has joined the Sacramento Kings, although Prince remains available.
So far this season, the 25-year-old has averaged 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, and Prince has also posed a threat from beyond the arc, knocking down 38% of his shots.
Nevertheless, Prince is under contract until 2021, and the Thunder may have a difficult time in convincing the Hawks to part with their most promising forward.