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Wayne Ellington: 3 potential landing spots in 2018 free agency

By Matt Esposito

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2. Oklahoma City Thunder

Unless Melo is moved, The Thunder will be paying out $300 million in payroll and luxury taxes next season. Still, they can add a rotational free agent by using their taxpayer mid-level exception ($5.3 million).

How would Ellington fit in with OKC? I can already imagine him hitting both primary and secondary break 3s as Russell Westbrook races up the court. Watch below to see how he fits in with Westbrook’s grab-and-go style.

With defensive ace Andre Roberson returning from injury, Ellington may not start at guard. This works for Ellington, as he has thrived in bench roles in the past.

A closing lineup of Westbrook, Ellington, Roberson, Paul George and Steven Adams is an excellent blend of offensive production and defensive versatility. With ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski and Royce Young reporting that Carmelo could be leaving the Thunder soon, this replacement makes all the more sense.