I understand that OKC doesn't want to lose yet another franchise player, but they really don't have the cap space or trade assets to build around Russell Westbrook.
OKC's best bet at this juncture is to get some solid young pieces before the best years of Westbrooks career are wasted away as an annual first round exit.
Gotta think they could land at least 2 top 5 picks and a quality starter for Westbrook...time to move on, OKC.