Which brings us to possible trade candidates, after all, the Warriors not only have to send picks, but also the appropriate salaries. Looney (annual salary 7.5 million) would be a candidate, but Jackson-Davis’ rise has made him dispensable. Added to this is Chris Paul’s contract (30 million per year, only partially guaranteed for 24/25).
Things get complicated behind that. The Dubs would probably like to give up the fallen Wiggins, but his contract runs until 2027 and will still earn him almost $79 million after this season (player option for 26/27). The Canadian is currently only a shadow of his former self. In order to give him away, the Warriors would probably have to add another pick.
Would Golden State part ways with the young players? Kuminga is said to have fallen out with Kerr over his inconsistent playing time, but the 21-year-old is still a major, if raw, talent. He and Moody together also earn just around ten million dollars.
That leaves Thompson’s expiring contract – and of course Green. The trade speculation surrounding the hothead has become increasingly louder in the last few weeks, especially since things were going comparatively well without him. However, it has now become clear how much the team misses him, and his contract (four years/100 million) is not a simple one either. The crux of the matter: In order to attract interested parties, Draymond would have to play big in the coming weeks – but then Golden State couldn’t do without him.
And Klay? It’s hard to imagine that he would be pushed out the back door after his great achievements in recent years.
2024-01-11 13:31:10
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