Russell Westbrook and Paul George both communicated their discontent to the Oklahoma City Thunder around the time of the draft, sources told Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Both Westbrook and George expressed interest in the Thunder making significant changes following another first round exit.

The Thunder worked on quelling the concerns of Westbrook and George by the start of free agency and planned on moving forward with their offseason acquisitions building around them.

The Los Angeles Clippers received word on July 3rd that George wanted out of Oklahoma City.