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3 Oklahoma City Thunder who definitely won’t be back next season

By Jakob Ashlin

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric reacts to making a three point shot against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric reacts to making a three point shot against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric reacts to making a three point shot against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

Thunder who won’t be back next season: 1. Dario Saric

In February, the Thunder traded forward Darius Bazley to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for forward Dario Saric, a 2029 second-round pick, and cash considerations.

Bazley was set to hit restricted free agency. So, the Thunder were able to move him and get a future draft pick.

Saric’s salary helped facilitate the trade. Following the move, he appeared in 20 games for the franchise, averaging 7.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 13.7 minutes per game.

However, Saric will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. The 29-year-old veteran does not appear to be a natural fit on this roster. As I previously mentioned, the Thunder have plenty of power forwards. Are they willing to give him minutes over Dieng, Pokusevski, Jaylin Williams, and Kenrich Williams? Furthermore, are they willing to outbid other teams to retain him? That seems like a stretch.

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