Pierce pitched the Thunder to trade Chet Holmgren for Kevin Durant, which sparked a loud conversation across the media. Former NBA guard Jeff Teague took to the "Club 520 Podcast" to make his strong opinion known of the trade.
Still, Hall of Fame NBA player Paul Pierce had an idea for the Thunder -- trade Holmgren for Kevin Durant. The 36-year-old forward is still playing at an MVP-caliber level, and Pierce's reasoning was that Holmgren has hardly played in Oklahoma City's remarkable campaign thus far.
Maybe it will go in. It’s three points. I think it can help us.”
During the post-game interview after the Golden State Warriors 116-109 home win over the OKC Thunder on Wednesday, Steve Kerr reacted to Shai GIlgeous-Alexander dropping 52 points in the game.
Shai joined Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant as the only Thunder players to score at least 50 points in a single game.
Paul Pierce believes Kevin Durant would benefit from fresh air by moving on from the Suns and returning to the Thunder.
On the "Ticket & The Truth" podcast with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce spitballed that the Thunder should trade Chet Holmgren for Kevin Durant. He cites that the Thunder have rolled without the 22-year-old for most of the season as he rehabs a hip fracture.
Before Thursday night's home game versus the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault downplayed the rivalry narrative surrounding both franchises. That will be even easier to do following Oklahoma City's 121-115 loss, their third defeat against the 2024 Western Conference champions this season.
Unfortunately, the Thunder wasted an all-time showing from star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 26-year-old had 52 points on 16-of-29 from the field and an 18-of-21 clip from the free-throw line in a massive outing.
Former OKC Thunder superstar and Suns forward Kevin Durant revealed the real reason he left the team in 2016 for the Warriors.
The Thunder are set for their Sunday game against the Portland Trail Blazers, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is fully fit to take the court.
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