Offseason Reinforcements: Multiple Crazy Trades That Shook the League! (3)

Who else?!

Any other teams making moves?!

There were.

After their loss this year, the Thunder were determined to strengthen the team once again.

Next season, the Thunder were a team capable of reaching the NBA Finals, just like the Heat. They were already incredibly strong.

And now they were getting even stronger.

They traded with the Kings to bring in second-year player Cousins, who had averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block per game.

With that...

The Thunder's lineup for the new season was no joke.

Point guard: Westbrook; shooting guard: Sefolosha; small forward: Durant; power forward: Ibaka; center: Cousins.

And coming off the bench, they had their "Sixth Man," Harden.

That lineup was absurdly strong.

It was also unbelievably young, full of energy and passion.

The key was... even if Cousins hadn't stood out much in his Rookie Season, he was destined to become one of the league's best centers.

After a year of growth, he would make a huge leap next season.

So the Thunder's overall strength would soar next season, too.

They were already a championship-caliber team. Add an All-Star center, and it was easy to imagine how much stronger they'd be.

However...

The Thunder needed to be this strong just to have a shot at taking on the "Lakers Five."

The league was in an uproar once more.

"The Thunder and the Lakers.

The Knicks and the Heat.

Tsk, tsk... We're in for some great games in the Eastern and Western Conferences next season!"

"Woooow~

The league's really going all out to beat the Knicks, Lakers, Heat, and Thunder!

Those teams were already superteams.

And now they've gotten even stronger. That's terrifying!"

"Hahaha, if no other teams make moves, then those four teams will probably be the ones fighting for the championship