Tarris Reed Jr. Spotted in OKC, And It's A Reminder Of The NBA Seattle Deserves

Alright, Emerald City. While we're out here grinding with our Mariners and Seahawks, trying to figure out what's real this early season, the NBA machine keeps on turning. And for us? It's a bitter pill sometimes, seeing how other teams are already looking years ahead. We just got news that UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. was spotted in Oklahoma City, presumably for a pre-draft visit. And yeah, it stings a little to see another squad making moves in a league we once owned.

This Kid's Numbers Are Legit, Even If He's Not Ours

So, who is Tarris Reed Jr., and why are other teams like OKC already putting in the legwork? This 22-year-old center stands at a commanding 6-foot-11, 265 pounds. He's been around the block in college ball, playing four seasons from 2022-26, starting at Michigan for two years before transferring to the Huskies. And his final year? Dude put up serious work: 14.7 points per game on an insane 60.7% shooting, grabbing nine boards, dishing out 2.3 assists, and blocking two shots in 35 games. That's a stat line that would get any fan in any city hyped, no doubt. Mock drafts have him pegged anywhere from the late first round to the second. So, teams are looking at a potential steal, a guy who could seriously impact a roster. Meanwhile, we're here thinking about what could've been, or what could still be if the NBA ever came home, you know?

OKC's Building, And We're Watching

You gotta hand it to the Thunder, even if they're... well, them. They're out here doing the two-step: contending for a championship *and* doing their homework for lottery picks. The NBA draft is barely two weeks away, June 23-24, and they're already bringing guys in. They roll into this draft with three picks: #12 courtesy of the LA Clippers, #17 from the Philadelphia 76ers, and #37 via the Dallas Mavericks. That's a lot of ammo, especially for a team trying to keep their championship window wide open around guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. They're clearly trying to add young talent to the back of that roster, keep that pipeline flowing. If they want Reed Jr., they might have to snag him at #17 or hope he slides to #37. Or maybe they even trade back into his range. It's a masterclass in year-round team building, and it's what every team, in every league, should be striving for. Can you even imagine if our Emerald City squads had that kind of consistent foresight across the board? It makes you think. So, while OKC plots their next moves for late June, we'll keep cheering on our Mariners as they navigate this early MLB season, and keep an eye on our Seahawks under Coach Macdonald. But every time news like this drops, it's a stark reminder: the NBA business never stops, and the Emerald City is still waiting for its turn to be back in the game. You know we deserve it. We always have. Bring it home, Seattle!

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