3 Trade Deadline Additions Thunder Could Make to Aid Surprising Playoff Run

No Westbrook, no problem. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been a huge surprise in the NBA this year, or at least in the first half of the season. They currently own the seventh seed in the West, and could look to the trade market as the deadline approaches to spark a second-half run to the playoffs.

With a roster that has already impressed in the first half, the Thunder are in position to make a solid addition without mortgaging their future. There are a number of options that are open to the Thunder if they're looking to bring in a difference-maker.

3. Robert Covington

Robert Covington has averaged 12.8 points per game this season. / Getty Images

The Timberwolves should be looking to sell in the next three weeks. For the Thunder, Covington would be a substantial upgrade over Terrance Ferguson at small forward. It might not be the cheapest move for OKC, as Covington's contract promises two more years of control after this season, but he would certainly strengthen the Thunder lineup, as well as embolden their chances to make the playoffs. The Houston Rockets were previously interested in acquiring Covington, but their interest has since faded, making him a less-competitive target for the Thunder.

Houston, Dallas and Philadelphia are among the teams who have expressed interest in Robert Covington, per @ShamsCharania & @JonKrawczynski
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) January 16, 2020

2. Marcus Morris

Marcus Morris is averaging 19 pointer per game this season. / Elsa / Getty Images

Marcus Morris has proven to be a highly effective big man this season, and his expiring contract makes him a budget option for the Thunder. The Knicks are an ideal trade partner for OKC. It would cost Oklahoma City at least a first-rounder, but if the trade pays off, that pick will be near the bottom of the draft order this summer.

An executive last night laid out a potential return for Marcus Morris in a trade: a protected first or two seconds.
— Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) December 11, 2019

1. Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond is averaging a double-double with 17.3 points and 15.7 rebounds per game. / Getty Images

Detroit is looking to shop Andre Drummond with a year and a half left on his contract. He might be the best addition the Thunder can make at the deadline. Drummond would give OKC a two-way big man to pair with Steven Adams, and one of the better front courts in the West. There is expected to be some competition for a Drummond package, but Oklahoma City might have the goods to get the deal done. After all, who has more draft picks than these fellas?