Oklahoma City Thunder Rumours: Steven Adams Celtics trade update, Jodie Meeks is a free agent target and more

Following another disappointing first-round playoff exit, the Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to upgrade its roster for the upcoming season.

While the team was not among the major movers on Day 1 of free agency, it is believed that Sam Presti is looking to bring in role players and trades also remain likely. So ahead of a big summer, here are all the latest OKC updates you need to know.

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Steven Adams won't be joining the Boston Celtics

Steven Adams won't be heading to the Boston Celtics

Ahead of free agency, the Boston Celtics were linked with a move to sign Steven Adams. However, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders is reporting that Boston have no intention to sign the Kiwi this summer after acquiring Kemba Walker.

Yes, when the Celtics spent their cap on Kemba it was basically dead. https://t.co/Shq6AqIMUC

— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) July 1, 2019

Adams has been a regular starter for the Thunder over the past five seasons, although the 25-year-old is among the franchise's highest earners and reports suggest Presti is open to trading the center. The Sacramento Kings have also been mooted as a potential destination, although they have reportedly agreed a deal to sign fellow big Dewayne Dedmon.

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Thunder interested in veteran guard Jodie Meeks

Jodie Meeks is a target for the Thunder

After being released by the Bucks in November, Jodie Meeks joined the Toronto Raptors but made just eight regular-season appearances after serving a 25-game suspension for violating the Anti-Drug Program. However, Meeks played 14 times during Toronto's postseason run, and The Athletic's Brett Dawson is reporting OKC's interest.

The Thunder are among teams to have expressed interest in veteran guard Jodie Meeks, per a league source.

— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) July 1, 2019

Meeks has spent the majority of his career playing in a reserve role, and the 31-year-old is a career 37% shooter from three-point range. If signed, Meeks is likely to take up a similar role to the departed Alex Abrines.

Nerlens Noel finally commits to the Thunder

Nerlens Noel will be in Oklahoma City for a second season

After 24 hours of uncertainty, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Nerlens Noel is officially returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nerlens Noel is agreed on a deal with OKC -- again, league source tells ESPN. https://t.co/SJXATURUAa

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019

The two sides were first reported to have reached an agreement on Sunday, although Noel soon backtracked and wanted more time to ensure he was making the best decision for himself. But, the former Philadelphia 76ers man has now decided that Oklahoma City is the best place to continue his career.

Noel joined the Thunder last summer and spent the season in a backup role to Steven Adams. Noel averaged 4.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 58.7 percent from the field. But the 25-year-old managed just 13.7 minutes per night and started just twice.With Adams' future in doubt, it's possible that Noel could emerge as the Thunder's starting center next season.

Alec Burks heading to Oklahoma City

Alec Burks should provide the Thunder with some much-needed production from the bench

Oklahoma City have been looking to add a swingman in free agency and according to Royce Young of ESPN, the Thunder have found one in free agent guard Alec Burks.

The Thunder are signing guard Alec Burks, according to a league source. A 6-foot-6 ball-handling guard with a career 35.5 percentage from 3 that will help boost their second unit rotation.

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 1, 2019

Burks was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 draft by the Utah Jazz, and the swingman spent eight seasons with the team before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. However, he was sent to the Kings after just two months and Burks managed just 9.8 minutes per game over 12 appearances.

However in Favors, the Thunder are getting a player who is in his prime years and can pose a threat from three-point range. Burks has earned $40 million over the past four seasons, so his acquisition on a much smaller deal is a major win for them.