Now the Thunder wants to move Paul, but talks with Miami have stalled, and the Heat seems to be the prime suitor for CP3.

The Thunder found a partner by finding a virtually-impossible-to-trade contract. Chris Paul’s. Three remaining years, $124 million total, for a 34-year-old point guard.

The Thunder had a difficult-to-trade contract. Russell Westbrook’s. Four remaining years, $170 million total, for a 31-year-old point guard.

So what if the Thunder went back to the well. What if the Thunder did what Houston did. Trade a virtually-impossible-to-trade contract for a difficult-to-trade contract.

What if the Thunder worked a deal with the Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins?

The Minnesota wing has a burdensome contract – four years remaining, paying $27.5 million, $29.5 million, $31.5 million and $33.6 million.

That’s a lot of money for even an all-star. Wiggins has not been an all-star.