February 17th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
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Even though they have no chance to reach the NBA playoffs, that doesn’t mean that the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t potential players as the NBA trading deadline draws near as according to The Oklahoman, the latest trade rumor has Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox going to the New Orleans Hornets; also bandied about is the Thunder trying to work some kind of deal with the Sacramento Kings to try and get John Salmons and possibly the Phoenix Suns as they have an interest in Amare Stoudemire (heck, who doesn’t covet Amare?)
As expected, coach Scott Brooks employed the Sgt. Schulz disclaimer (I know nothing…nothing!!) and said regarding any trade rumors, “I just don’t talk about rumors or speculation. That’s part of the business that we’re in. My job is to coach the guys that we have here and go from there. I believe in (general manager) Sam (Presti) and what he does. My job is to coach the guys that we have.”
Ummm, ok. But I do believe that the chances of the Thunder getting Stoudemire in a trade are slim-to-none, but in the NBA, anything can happen. Stay tuned to Slam Dunk Central for the latest NBA trade rumors.
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