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Rui Hachimura is the savior the Oklahoma City Thunder desperately need

The Oklahoma City Thunder desperately need saving, and Rui Hachimura is the perfect man for the job.

By Iliyan Lakhani · Clipperholics

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:39 PM

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Writer Iliyan Lakhani argues that Rui Hachimura is the ideal scoring wing trade target for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace both require surgery and may miss the rest of the season.
Alex Caruso is also sidelined for the Thunder due to a sprained ankle.

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Iliyan Lakhani argues that the Oklahoma City Thunder should target LA Clippers forward Rui Hachimura following severe injuries to key players. Cason Wallace suffered a torn labrum and Jalen Williams dislocated his ankle during a recent game against the Clippers, leaving both requiring surgery and facing the possibility of missing the remainder of the season alongside an injured Alex Caruso.

Lakhani suggests Hachimura's $14 million annual salary and upcoming club option make him an ideal scoring wing to support Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The writer notes that trading Hachimura could provide the Thunder with reliable offense while allowing the Clippers to acquire valuable draft capital.

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