The Warriors are swinging for the fences earlier than the Feb. 6 NBA commerce deadline.
Based on ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Warriors have known as almost each crew within the league to land an All-Star-caliber participant to pair with Stephen Curry and Draymond Inexperienced. Charania famous that the listing of gamers contains the Suns’ Kevin Durant, the Lakers’ LeBron James, the 76ers’ Paul George, the Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram, and the Warmth’s Jimmy Butler.
“The Warriors are legitimately calling about each All-Star participant,” Charania informed “The Pat McAfee Present” on Monday. “You simply identify the All-Star participant, the Warriors have in all probability known as about them. Paul George, they’ve in all probability known as about. They’ve made calls on each star… They’re making calls. They’re useless set on looking for one other celebrity participant with Stephen Curry.”
Elsewhere, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater additionally reported the Warriors “have inquired” with the Suns about Durant’s availability, however are not sure if he could be open to a Warriors reunion.
One wonders if Golden State’s determined strategy has stemmed from the pair of blockbuster trades final weekend that noticed convention rivals just like the Lakers and Spurs land Luka Doncic and De’Aaron Fox, respectively.
The Warriors cannot be blamed for making an attempt to maximise the ultimate few years of Curry’s prime. Nevertheless, they must be judicious concerning the property they’re prepared to surrender, particularly for growing old gamers like George or Butler. The latter has reportedly knowledgeable the Warriors that he won’t sign a long-term contract with them.
The Warriors (25-24) personal the eleventh seed within the West and face the reasonable chance of lacking the playoffs for a second consecutive yr. Curry turns 37 in March.
