Thunder's Doug McDermott: Traded to Thunder

McDermott, Taj Gibson, and a 2018 second-round pick have been traded from the Bulls to the Thunder in exchange for Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow, and Joffrey Lauvergne, Royce Young of ESPN reports.

Analysis:

McDermott was a target of the Thunder to provide some outside shooting touch from the forward position. The third-year small forward is averaging 10.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 24.5 minutes per game this season, all career highs. However, his 37 percent mark from beyond the arc is lower than the 43 percent he hit last year. McDermott will likely take over as the team's top backup behind starting small forward Andre Roberson and could see time at shooting guard behind Victor Oladipo as well.