Sources: Forward Andre Roberson agrees to 3-year, $30M deal with Thunder

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The deal is yet another move in a productive offseason for Thunder general manager Sam Presti, who traded for George with the Indiana Pacers and made a strategic free-agent agreement with power forward Patrick Patterson for $16.4 million over three years.

Roberson has started 230 games for the Thunder in his four pro seasons, including a career-high 79 in the 2016-17 season. He was the 26th overall pick to the Thunder in the 2013 NBA Draft.?

Roberson's market was a tough one to gauge in the NBA because of his specialist role as a defensive stopper. After turning down a reported four-year, $48 million extension last October, Roberson didn't garner the kind of interest he expected this offseason. His offensive issues are well known, highlighted by his struggles at the free throw line in the postseason where he hit only 3-of-21, and was a target of intentional fouling.

But with the Thunder adding George, which will allow Roberson to slot back into his more natural position of shooting guard, there's optimism Roberson's offensive deficiencies won't be as glaring with the newly enhanced supporting cast. Roberson attempted 184 3-pointers last season, hitting only 24.5 percent, but the feeling from inside the team is he'll attempt far fewer this season and focus more on his offensive strengths like cutting and scoring in transition.

The Thunder value Roberson, taking pride in the scouting done to convert him from a college power forward at Colorado to an NBA shooting guard. Both sides were motivated to complete a deal to keep Roberson in Oklahoma City.