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Why The Thunder Don’t Need Andrew Bynum

ByArash Darbandi|
Dec 10, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum sits on the bench during a game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum sits on the bench during a game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 5, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) handles the ball while being guarded by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) handles the ball while being guarded by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

After the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Andrew Bynum and picks to the Chicago Bulls for Luol Deng it became inevitable that Bynum was going to be cut. As soon as he got cut, rumors started circulating on potential landing sports for the unrestricted free agent. Some of those rumors linked Bynum to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Well, I am here to put those rumors to rest. The Thunder do not need Bynum. Even while Kendrick Perkins plays like one of the worst centers in the NBA; the Thunder should avoid Bynum at all costs. Here is why:

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