I think the Thunder wouldn´t be any worse if they dealt Westbrook straight up for Rondo, but Westbrook has more trade value for other teams. If the Thunder decided to deal Westbrook they´d aim higher. Package him with Ibaka/Perkins and go after Howard. That´s probably as good a deal Orlando could get for Howard, if Howard makes it clear he will leave. Westbrook is a legit young star. Perkins is still a legit center. Ibaka is young has the potential to become an All-star PF. And if you are the Thunder, the idea of ten years of Durant/Howard is just
