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Rajon Rondo rumors: Thunder shouldn’t trade Russell Westbrook for Rondo

By Andrew Melnick

Nov 23, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives the ball against Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives the ball against Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Point guard Rajon Rondo reportedly wants to Boston Celtics to trade him and there are many who believe the Oklahoma City Thunder should trade their star point guard, Russell Westbrook. That has led many to speculate they could be dealt for each other.

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Nate Duncan of Basketball believes trading Westbrook for Rondo would be a “moronic trade” for the Thunder.

"Yes it would be possible. It would make OKC a mid-range playoff seed in the West and likely make Boston a low playoff seed in the East.This would be an absolutely moronic trade for OKC though. Rondo has never had anywhere close to as good a season as Westbrook, will be 29 next summer when his contract expires, and will have to be overpaid to retain him. I wouldn’t do this if I were OKC even if Boston threw in literally every asset they have."

Westbrook is a big-time scorer and although Rondo is a fantastic play-maker, the Thunder can’t afford to lose a scorer like that.

Last season, Rondo averaged 11.7 points, 9.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 40.3% from the field, 28.9% from beyond the arc and 62.7% from the free throw line. Rondo was originally selected by the Celtics with the 21st-overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. In his eight-year career, he has averaged 11.1 points, 8.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 47.5% from the floor, 25.2% from three and 62.1% from the free throw line. Last season, Westbrook averaged 21.8 points, 6.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 43.7% from the field, 31.8% from beyond the arc and 82.6% from the free throw line. In his six-year NBA career, the fourth-overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft has put up 20.1 points, 6.9 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 43.3% from the floor, 30.5% from three and 81.5% from the charity stripe.

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