Thunder GM Sam Presti said he 'missed' on the midseason trade that brought in veteran Gordon Hayward, calling it a learning experience.
The Thunder enjoyed a breakout season this year, entering the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but fell in six games to thein the second round. Presti attempted to fortify the young roster by bringing in Hayward, an accomplished veteran, back in February. However, the oft-injured former All-Star averaged just 5.3 points in 17.2 minutes per game for the Thunder in 26 regular-season games and did not score a single point in the postseason.
Hayward last week told reporters that his brief tenure with the Thunder was"disappointing" and frustrating."
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