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OKC Thunder willing to trade key trio

Dennis Schroder is among the players that the Oklahoma City Thunder are willing to let leave

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a projected payroll of $147 million for the 19-20 season, which puts them well above the luxury tax threshold. Due to this, Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the franchise is attempting to trade away some of their highest earners:

Oklahoma City has increased its efforts this afternoon to shed salary along with the No. 21 pick en route to dodging luxury tax. Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, Dennis Schroder all very available at the moment.

Steven Adams and Dennis Schroder were among OKC's best performers during the 18-19 campaign, although the duo both have two years remaining on expensive deals. Meanwhile, Roberson has not played since January of 2018 due to a torn patellar tendon and has just one-year remaining on his current deal.