Thunder GM Sam Presti Reflects on Gordon Hayward Trade Lessons

Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti acknowledged that he 'missed' on the midseason trade that brought Gordon Hayward to the team. Despite a breakout season for the Thunder, Presti sees the deal as a learning experience. The trade aimed to strengthen the young roster by adding Hayward, an experienced veteran, but the results fell short. Hayward's performance was underwhelming, averaging just 5.3 points in 17.2 minutes per game during the regular season and failing to score in the playoffs. This outcome prompts Presti to reflect on his decision-making process and the dynamics of the team.