"We also understand there's no silver platters in Oklahoma City. We're going to have to take it. We're going to have to improve. We're going to have to scratch. We're going to have to claw. We're going to have to battle to get progress, especially in our conference, and our guys…

"I missed on that. That's on me, but I'm learning.” - Sam Presti discussing how while the Gordon Hayward trade was multidimensional (freed up roster spots & Cap), he feels that he misread it & talked about how it’s a learning experience. Found the self-awareness cool. pic.twitter.com/rJe7…

Sam Presti closes out the 2023-24 season

“There are no silver platters in Oklahoma City…we’re going to have to take it, we’re going to have to improve, scratch, claw, and battle to get progress..especially in our conference. Our guys are fine with that. Those are the types of people that we want." - GM Sam Presti

GM Sam Presti on roster additions: "We put that through a certain decision-making filter, to let us know whether we think this is a positive value decision, or maybe something that doesn't really line up and maybe is just more optical. But we'll go as fast as we can, but as slow…

"The best players are the secure players. The players that can see clearly their own limitations, and not just the limitations of their teammates or their opponents, but also that clarity and security allows them to see the things that they can do and work toward to improve." -…