The Golden State Warriors are looking to make another run at an NBA championship. With Stephen Curry still on the roster and Steve Kerr back coaching the team, they want to make a deep postseason run. This season, they failed to make the playoffs.
In order to help this aging team make a championship run, the Warriors are going to have to make a big trade. They are one of the many teams that are looking to add a superstar. This summer, Mike Dunleavy Jr. has to add someone who can help Curry offensively.
Their top three trade targets, according to one outlet, are all capable of doing just that.
GettyMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dribbles the ball. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Warriors’ Top Three Offseason Trade Targets Have Been Revealed
According to Bleacher Report, the Warriors should have three superstars in their crosshairs. Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as the top target, which is no surprise. He will be the top trade target for pretty much every team in need of a superstar this offseason.
Golden State has one of the packages that is considered most enticing to move him. The Bucks need draft picks and young players, and the Warriors have both in spades. If landing him doesn’t work, Bleacher Report believes Dunleavy Jr. should turn his attention to Donovan Mitchell.
Mitchell was just part of the Cavs blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Still, Cleveland wants to keep him around. It’s more likely that he signs a contract extension than it is for him to be traded to another team.
The third trade target is listed as Kawhi Leonard. He is an intriguing target because he is coming off his best season as a professional. The Clippers are in the process of rebuilding and now have the fifth pick in the draft. They could decide to sell high on Leonard and move him elsewhere.
GettyLos Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dribbles the ball. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Golden State Deserves to Give Stephen Curry One Last Run
Curry helped the Warriors win four NBA titles during his prime. The team was able to build a new arena in the heart of San Francisco because of the success he ushered in. The team deserves to give him one final run at a title before he eventually retires.
Management understands that. The front office is going to try everything it can to bring in a superstar player to pair with him. The Warriors have already tried to run the two-timeline version of the team, and that failed. Going all in right now is the best move for the team and the fans.
During the regular season, the Warriors had just the 19th-ranked offense. Improving that is the only chance they have of getting back into title contention. All three of these trade targets would allow them to do just that. Getting Antetokounmpo or Leonard is the two most realistic options.
Warriors’ Top Three Offseason Trade Targets to Make Title Run Revealed