PG: Russell Westbrook/D.J. Augustin
SG: Anthony Morrow/Dion Waiters/Jeremy Lamb
SF: Kevin Durant/Andre Roberson/Josh Huestis/Steve Novak
PF: Serge Ibaka/Nick Collison/Perry Jones III
C: Steven Adams/Mitch McGary
2015 Free Agents
C Enes Kanter (RFA)
SF Kyle Singer (RFA)
2015 Draft Picks
1-14
2-18(48)
Team Needs
Oklahoma City's biggest need is to stay healthy for a whole season and with their rotation next year essentially set, any player they draft is likely to be only a bit player at first (unless those pesky injuries strike again). Because of this, Oklahoma City will be looking down the line for needs that may pop up in the future. Next summer D.J. Augustin, Dion Waiters, and Jeremy Lamb could all depart in free agency, leaving Oklahoma City thin in the backcourt. It can't be ruled out that Oklahoma City would use some of their myriad pieces to trade up for a first year impact prospect, they could also trade down or out of the first round altogether.
Potential Fits
Assuming that Oklahoma City is thinking backcourt, there are four main prospects in their range to look at: Duke's Tyus Jones, Murray State's Cameron Payne, Notre Dame's Jerian Grant, and Kentucky's Devin Booker. Jones, Payne, and Grant are all point guards; Jones is the best pure playmaker, but he has questions about his ability to defend and finish, not unlike Augustin. Payne is a good combination of scoring and playmaking, but also has similar size and defense questions. Grant is the best of the three right now (also the oldest) because he can defend either guard spot, but also legitimately play point guard full time if needed. Booker is a better shooter than all three, but isn't a point guard. At just 18 he has the most upside and could be groomed for a year as Anthony Morrow-insurance before taking a bigger role next season. New coach Billy Donovan will want players who can space the floor and move the ball, both of which Booker can do.
Mock Draft
14. Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky
48. Cedi Osman, SF, Andolu Efes
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