The Mavericks may have improved their defense in a recent trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, but one national media member still has more confidence in OKC.

The Thunder acquired the Denver Nuggets' 2030 second-round draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the Phoenix Suns' 2029 second-round pick.

As the best team in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder don't need to make a desperate or splashy move ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. However, they have 30 draft picks over the next six years and have plenty of cheap, tradeable players, so if they want to make a move, they certainly can.