Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 players that the Thunder need to keep for the 19-20 season

#1 Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook was criticized for his performances during the 18-19 season

Following another early postseason exit, multiple reports have suggested that the Thunder could finally consider trading Russell Westbrook. Westbrook has spent his entire career in Oklahoma City, and while he has yet to deliver a title, it makes very little sense for the Thunder to trade him at this point.

The franchise went all-in last summer by signing Paul George to a long-term deal, while Westbrook himself is contracted until 2023. At 29 and 30, the Thunder have two elite players in their prime, and with the Rockets looking to sell, and Kevin Durant likely to leave Golden State this summer, the OKC may have an opportunity to win next year.

Ultimately, the 2017 MVP has done everything over the past decade to put the Thunder organization on the map, and the team should now entrust him to deliver the first championship.