Why Thunder GM admits Gordon Hayward trade was a mistake.
Even as scores of analysts urged the Thunder to shore up rebounding and size to prepare for a playoff run, the franchise’s GM, Sam Presti, chose veteran leadership and shooting instead. Ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, Presti acquired Gordon Hayward, who, after averaging 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists for the…