The 4 worst trades in OKC Thunder's history 

The Thunder failed to see the immense potential of James Harden
The Thunder failed to see the immense potential of James Harden

#3 Thunder and Celtics 2011 Deadline Trade

This trade hindered OKC's Championship hopes
This trade hindered OKC's Championship hopes

Nearly seven years later, this trade now looks worse than ever. Both teams were looking to contend at the time, and the Thunder thought that the deal would improve their playoff prospects. The Thunder acquired Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson while sending Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic and a 2012 first rounder to Boston.

Nate Robinson featured in just seven games before being waived. Perkins meanwhile spent four years with the Thunder, averaging around 5 points-per-game.

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Perkins' performance in the 2012 NBA finals was also one of the main factors in the Thunder losing the series, and although he was a useful leader for the young OKC roster, his overall showings were a disappointment.

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