Thunder Need to Lower Their Asking Price if They Truly Want to Deal Russell Westbrook

There's no question about it: There is only one NBA All-Star left on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster, and he wants out. The only problem is, Russell Westbrook is a very expensive and valuable player, and the Thunder aren't going to give him up for just anybody.

It makes sense for OKC to remain diligent, but other teams around the league aren't willing to give up their future for Westbrook. It was rumored that OKC most recently asked the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Justise Winslow, and Bam Adebayo in exchange for Westbrook. That's not going to happen (especially since the newly-inked Herro can't be dealt for a month).

Of course, it seems Miami is one of Westbrook's desired destinations for next season. That's simply not how a deal is going to be consummated, though.

The Heat are reportedly unwilling to deal rookie Tyler Herro, who has been tearing through summer league play for the Heat. Herro has put on an impressive display thus far with averages of 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

He's their future. He's a bucket. Who's next?

It's highly possible it won't be Bam Adebayo either. Head coach Erik Spoelstra has already stated the importance of the big man for their organization by ranking him among the best centers in the league in the final months of last season.

So that only leaves Justise Winslow up for discussion.

The Heat are open to dealing Winslow, but OKC has made it obvious that they will need much more. It's completely understandable. Without Westbrook, the Thunder will need a major refocus of the team that centers around a superstar or a guy with strong superstar potential. Any other team would be likely to ask for the same things given the circumstances.

So something has to give. Either Westbrook needs to find a new desired destination who's more open to a trade of this caliber, or the Thunder need to lower their asking price and accept the fact that they will at least be getting something for their superstar, who's already one foot out the door.

In order to make it happen, in Miami or elsewhere, it's time for OKC to accept that they already received an ungodly haul from the Clippers in the Paul George deal, and be happy with whoever's willing to pay Westbrook's monster money.