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Where Will Hollis Thompson Play Next?

By Bret Stuter

Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) dribbles past Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) dribbles past Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oklahoma City Thunder

2016 3-point Accuracy: 32.9 percent

Thompson 3-point Accuracy: 38.9 percent

The Oklahoma City Thunder appears to be a team that advances through subtraction.  Currently, the team is strong in the competition for an NBA playoff spot, despite the attrition of small forward Kevin Durant in free agency.

The Thunder traded for Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jerami Grant.  So far, the deal appear solid for the Thunder. Grant is leading the team in blocked shots

Meanwhile. the Thunder are desperately in need of three-point shooting.  The team is far off the mark from the previous season, no doubt due to the departure of Durant. But again, there is plenty of youth on this team – but few perimeter shooters.

The team could consider waiving Kyle Singler, a four year veteran with only spotty production, and claim Thompson.  While that would initially help the team shoot the long-ball, Thompson could slide to the two, giving the team an option to go lighter than the bevy of shooting guards they currently roster.