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Thunder Trade for Financial Flexibility | Oklahoma City Thunder News
The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off a savvy, money-driven trade, sending Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe to the bin for future second-round picks — a move that slashes $20M in salary and dodges the NBA’s brutal second apron luxury tax penalties. After a stellar season, the Thunder were staring down a potential $200M tax bill, but by shedding these two solid contributors, they slashed that to around $88M — freeing up cash to retain key players like Isaiah Hartenstein without financial ruin. It’s a bold, counterintuitive move for a playoff-caliber team — prioritizing financial flexibility…
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