The Philadelphia 76ers left first choice Markelle Fultz just two seasons after drafting him.
After a few commendable campaigns with the Orlando Magic, it appears Fultz is ready to contribute to a title contender. The 26-year-old is still in unrestricted free agency. Bleacher Report predicted he would sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
“A trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder would be a near-ideal outcome for him,” B/R’s Dan Favale wrote. “They have enough space in their rotation to open up lanes for his dribbling, pull-up jumpers and overall play.”
Fultz is not a powerful weapon from the outside, He has only shot over 30% from three-point range once in his career.The addition of big man Isaiah Hartenstein, along with their established spacing, would allow the sharpshooting guard to find scoring windows.
“Granted, Fultz’s minutes would likely be scarce with Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe in the rotation,” Favale wrote. “That’s also the best argument against the Thunder burning a 15th roster spot on him.”
As Favale pointed out, the Thunder’s backfield is loaded with promising talent. Having five playable guards makes it harder for Fultz to find action, but that’s not necessarily what he’s looking for at this point.
If OKC offers him a multi-year deal where he can replace other injured players and put some gear in his locker, it seems like a no-brainer.
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