Golden State will almost certainly make a move before the Feb. 8 deadline
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Perhaps the NBA team most desperate for help at the trade deadline is the Golden State Warriors, who have signaled the need for a change both on the record and through leaks to various outlets. It will be shocking if the Warriors don’t do something before the Feb. 8 Trade Deadline, with the potential for a franchise-altering maneuver that could mean the departure of one or more of their dynasty staples.
The mood around the Warriors has been dreadful over the past few days, as Stephen Curry honestly described, with two home blowout losses punctuating the problems — both on and off the court — that they’ve endured throughout the 2023-24 season. Draymond Green’s suspension, Chris Paul’s injury and Andrew Wiggins’ disappearing act are just a handful of issues that the Warriors will seek to remedy with some new blood. According to recent reports, everyone but Curry is on the table as a potential trade candidate.
There have bee plenty of names in the rumor mill surrounding Golden State, so here is a look at what the team can give up, followed by five trade targets who could end up turning around a disappointing Warriors season.
Potential Warriors trade assets
(remaining contract after 2023-24)
Klay Thompson (Expiring)
Chris Paul (1 year, $30M non-guaranteed remaining)
Andrew Wiggins (3 years, $85M remaining)
Draymond Green (3 years, $78M remaining)
Gary Payton II (1 year, $9.1M remaining)
Kevon Looney (1 year, $3M guaranteed — remaining)
Jonathan Kuminga (1 year, $7.6M remaining)
Moses Moody (1 year, $5.8M remaining)
Up to three first-round draft picks (2026-2031, cannot trade picks in consecutive years)
Asset rundown: It’s hard to imagine the Warriors parting ways with franchise stalwarts Thompson and Green, but, at this point, everything is a possibility. Thompson could be the more attractive of the two due to his large expiring contract, but Golden State would almost certainly need to attach assets along with him in any deal. The same goes for Paul, whose contract is essentially expiring since next year is non-guaranteed. Green is still playing at a high level (when he’s on the court), but his suspension and disciplinary issues over the past few seasons could make the three remaining years on his contract a nonstarter. Wiggins is suffering through an atrocious season and is owed considerable money, so a team would have to believe in his ability to turn things around in order to acquire him.
Ultimately, any Warriors deal will have to include young players (Kuminga, Moody, etc.) and/or draft capital. That will obviously severely compromise Golden State’s future, but the front office seems committed to trying its hardest to contend while Curry is still performing at an elite level.
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