OKC’s rebuilding process is still in the early stages, and the team is expected to be active in the trade market ahead of the deadline. With this in mind, a number of the team’s high-earners and veteran players could be offloaded ahead of the February trade deadline, and here we will take a look at all the latest Thunder trade rumors you need to know heading into 2020.

#1 Chris Paul is not generating much interest around the league

Following two seasons with the Houston Rockets, Chris Paul was traded to the Thunder as part of the deal that sent Russell Westbrook to his preferred destination. Due to his age and substantial contract, Paul appears a bad fit for a rebuilding OKC team, and the former All-Star has been linked with a move to contending teams such as the Miami Heat. However, Eric Pincus recently spoke to insiders around the NBA, and there was skepticism as to if the Thunder would be able to move the veteran ahead of the trade deadline.

Paul is currently in the second season of a four-year, $160 million contract that he signed with the Rockets last summer. So far this season, the point guard has made 31 appearances for the Thunder, averaging 16.3 points, 6.5 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per contest.

#2 Atlanta Hawks among the teams interested in trading for Steven Adams

Steven Adams has played a key role in Oklahoma City since establishing himself as a starter back in 2014, and the center has once again been among the Thunder’s best performers this season. Nevertheless, Adams is owed $27.5 million for the 2020-21 season and The Athletic is reporting that the Atlanta Hawks are among the teams that could make a move for the 26-year-old:

Adams has played 28 times for the Thunder so far this season, averaging 11.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per contest.

#3 Danilo Gallinari remains likely to be traded this season

When OKC acquired Danilo Gallinari from the LA Clippers as part of the summer trade for Paul George, few believed that the Italian would remain with the Thunder past the trade deadline. Talk of a potential trade has faded down in recent weeks due to Oklahoma City’s excellent form, although Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors believes that the 31-year-old will still complete a trade ahead of the February deadline:

Gallinari has established himself as one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters over the past 18 months, and the veteran is available on an expiring $22.6 million contract. He has missed OKC’s last three games due to injury, although over 27 appearances this season, Gallinari has averaged 18.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

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