The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly traded Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic, according to The Vertical.
Oklahoma City has traded Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic, league sources told @TheVertical.
Orlando will send Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and rights to Sabonis to the Thunder, sources said.
Rumors that the Thunder were shopping Ibaka surfaced early and persisted throughout draft day. Ibaka struggled this season, with his three-point shooting, free-throw shooting, shot-blocking, and rebounding numbers all digressing.
Additionally, the Thunder locked up Enes Kanter to a long-term deal last summer, and they will likely try to extend Steven Adams this summer. Ibaka is heading into the final year of his contract.
Of course, Kevin Durant is now a free agent (if you haven't heard). Russell Westbrook will also be a free agent next year. Though the Thunder came this close to making the NBA Finals this season and keeping all of their young core together would be ideal, Oklahoma City seems to be looking down the road and realizing they can't keep everyone.
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