Prior to we review a few of the details, you must understand that this offer apparently would decrease Golden States luxury tax costs next season, and the Warriors still would have all of their $17.2 million traded player exception available to utilize this offseason. So keep that in mind as you mull things over.
Warriors get:- Jrue Holiday-J.J. Redick
And its going to stay hot for some time, since the 2020 NBA Draft might get pushed back a couple weeks from its presently scheduled date of Oct. 16.
Individuals all throughout the basketball world are going to spend some time over the next couple months creating wild hypothetical trades. And on Friday morning, we got one from The Athletics John Hollinger.
Redick, regardless of turning 36 years old in June, still has plenty left in the tank. He averaged 15.3 points per video game last season, and shot 45.3 percent from 3-point variety on 6.6 attempts. The No. 11 total choice from the 2006 draft is under agreement next season for $13 million, and would be an excellent addition to the Dubs lineup.
New Orleans Pelicans get:- Andrew Wiggins-Kevon Looney-2020 No. 2 overall pick-Minnesota Timberwolves 2021 top-three secured first-round choice
Now that the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery game is a thing of the past– and we understand the Warriors own the rights to the No. 2 general pick– the report mill is going to warm up.
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Eventually, this trade just occurs if the Warriors yearn for Holiday in a huge way, and know for sure that he will be with the franchise long term. The 11-year veteran– who turned 30 years old in June– is set up to make about $25.4 million next season, and has a $26.3 million player alternative in 2021-22 prior to becoming an unrestricted free agent.
The No. 17 total pick from the 2009 NBA Draft (Steph Curry went No. 7 overall that year) is a great player, however hes not a wing. And we understand the Warriors are looking to renew that position.
One of the primary reasons the Dubs obtained Andrew Wiggins in early February was to fill a need at little forward. And Golden State securely thinks the 25-year-old will prosper playing alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
Vacation balanced 19.1 points, 6.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game last season, while shooting 45.5 percent total and 35.3 percent from 3-point variety. He was called First-Team All-Defense in 2017-18 and Second-Team All-Defense in 2018-19.
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It appears not likely that the Warriors would part methods with Wiggins and their 2 most-valuable draft possessions to obtain someone like Holiday. And despite the fact that its tough to anticipate Looney because of his injury history, we understand how much coach Steve Kerr likes the player he deemed a “fundamental piece.”
In the end, its safe to presume this hit trade does not emerge. As Hollinger composes:
” Dare to dream people, we have nearly 2 months of this.”
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