NBA Rumors: Oklahoma City Thunder to target C.J. Miles?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a very disappointing postseason exit after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in six games in the Western Conference Finals.

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Obviously, there is no shame in losing to the Spurs, but since reaching the NBA Finals in 2012, the Thunder have sky-high expectations. In the offseason, they will likely attempt to make a few smaller moves because of their cap situation and Cleveland Cavaliers’ swingman C.J. Miles could be a target.

Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman believes C.J. Miles could be a very good fit for the Thunder.

"I think Miles could be a great fit. Tucker is more of an energy guy. I’m on record of loving his game. But he’s nothing special. He’s a hustle player who can do a few different things. But I don’t think he’d crack the rotation in OKC……I think they’re going to get someone to fill that slot. The more I think about C.J Miles, the more I think the Thunder will make a play for him. This offseason could be as simple as drafting a third-string point with the 21st pick and bringing in C.J. Miles for $3.5 mil/per."

Miles averaged 9.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field, 39.3% from beyond the arc and 85.3% from the free throw line. The 27-year old, who was the 34th-overall pick of the second round of the 2005 NBA Draft, has averaged 8.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 42.0% from the field, 35.0% from three and 80.4% from the charity stripe in his nine-year career.

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