In ESPN's latest "The Hoop Collective" podcast episode, Brian Windhorst revealed an interesting anecdote from an NBA executive. The decision-maker told the media personality in a tongue-in-cheek manner that the next great rivalry will be how the Thunder handles the CBA with their impending expensive roster.

2 OKC Thunder Players Ranked Among NBA’s Most Valuable Trade Assets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been a quiet offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they have made minimal moves to their roster due to the fact that they have everyone from their rotation returning next season.

If there is any organization that teams should look to emulate, it's the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sam Presti, general manager of the Thunder, drafted three future MVPs in three years, went to the NBA Finals, dismantled them, and rebuilt a new contender around another MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, culminating in an NBA championship this season.