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5 teams that should trade for Paul Millsap

By Brad Berreman

Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) boxes out San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) boxes out San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder are proving there is indeed life after Kevin Durant, with a 21-13 record that has them tied for fourth in the Western Conference right now. But they clearly go as Russell Westbrook goes, with his triple-double averages (30.9 points, 10.7 assists and 10.5 rebounds per game) outpacing everyone else on the team by nearly 15 points, eight assists and nearly three rebounds per contest.

Millsap is a well-rounded player, and a multi-category contributor (17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season). He also seems to be the perfect complementary player, or secondary star really, who would not battle Westbrook for prominence and would clearly know his lane.

It’s unclear if Millsap’s contract status would affect the Thunder’s interest in him, but he could be convinced to opt-in for 2017-18 to form a formidable duo with Westbrook. With a top-half of the Western Conference playoff seed within reach, Oklahoma City could attempt to push some chips to the middle of the table and make a deal for Millsap.

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