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NBA Draft 2020: 5 teams who need to select a power forward

By Holden Walter-Warner

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder surprised many this season when they made the playoffs and pushed the Houston Rockets to seven games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. With Billy Donovan off to Chicago and Chris Paul likely to be traded, it appears a new rebuild may be imminent anyways.

Danilo Gallinari is another player unlikely to return to OKC next season, as he’s an unrestricted free agent. Darius Bazley showed some promise during his rookie season, but he’s much more suited to play small forward than power forward.

Oklahoma City’s first pick is at No. 25. Jalen Smith isn’t likely to be available then, so Isaiah Stewart might be the best option at the power forward position. Another option for the Thunder to consider is Aleksej Pokuševski. The 7-foot Serbian is one of the more intriguing big men in this draft, with a number of versatile skills and a 19th birthday that doesn’t come before Christmas.

The Thunder’s second pick is at No. 53. There could be a number of interesting options available then. Killian Tillie is practically a veteran at this point, but all he did over the course of his Gonzaga career is produce numbers and wins. Additionally, former Mississippi State power forward Reggie Perry is moving up boards, but he would be a good player to pluck if he falls this far.

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