The Warriors sent away Thompson and Paul and others, and drew salaries for four for four, only for Curry's fifth championship
The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of making the playoffs in the 2023-24 season, and it will be a bit difficult for the Warriors to make the playoffs this season. Because many of their stars didn't play as expected, it forced them to make some trades.
According to US media reports, the Golden State Warriors are considering trading Chris Paul and Andrew Wiggins away in exchange for some better players, assisting the likes of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Golden State Warriors have recognized the importance of trade reinforcements, so the American media "Fadeaway World" proposed that the Golden State Warriors make two trades, ten for four, to draw the salary, for Stephen Curry's fifth crown, the Golden State Warriors must make some choices.
Send Klay Thompson to the Trail Blazers to complete a 3-for-2 trade
Golden State Warriors traded: Jerami Grant, Matthias Stipur
Portland Trail Blazers trade acquisition: Klay Thompson, 2027 first-round pick, 2029 second-round pick
Klay Thompson has also suffered a lot of criticism from fans and media because of his request for a big contract. Judging by Klay Thompson's form and performance, if he does not accept the Warriors' four-year, $100 million contract, he can consider a direct trade and send him away.
Jerami Grant is averaging 21.3 points per game this season, and as an offensive and defensive forward, he could be the Warriors' starting lineup in place of Andrew Wiggins. Matistebher is averaging 1.6 steals per game, and his arrival can ease the pressure on the Warriors' backcourt defense. The Warriors' backcourt defense in the new season was almost completely blown out by the opponent.
The Warriors traded 7 for 2, sending five players and two future first-round picks
Golden State Warriors won: Ingram, McCollum
The New Orleans Pelicans get: Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Poger, a 2025 first-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick
McCollum averaged 19.1 points, 4.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. Ingram is averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. Although it may seem like a bit of a loss to send away Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, with Ingram's competitiveness, the Warriors are not a loss.
The main thing is that McCollum and Ingram know how to advance and retreat, know when to concede the ball, and are good both offensively and defensively. For the Warriors, after taking two. A five-star lineup led by Stephen Curry, McCollum, Ingram, Jerami Grant and Draymond Green can be created.
Except for Draymond Green, the other four players in this lineup have the strength to average 20+ points per game. In this offensive-dominated era, the Golden State Warriors have a chance to rebuild a new offensive frenzy.
Bottom line: It seems unlikely that the Golden State Warriors will overdraft the future. The Golden State Warriors have already paid a lot of luxury tax this season, and they would prefer Klay Thompson to take a pay cut and renew his contract. However, they are quite happy to trade away Chris Paul and Andrew Wiggins for reinforcements.