The upcoming trade deadline, and according to the news reported by the credible team reporter “The Atheltic” Anthony Slater, the Warriors are already open to listening to offers from Moses Moody and James Wiseman. This article will focus on these two people. See if a deal is possible, or if it’s just spreading the word.
The upcoming trade deadline, and according to the news reported by the credible team reporter “The Atheltic” Anthony Slater, the Warriors are already open to listening to offers from Moses Moody and James Wiseman. This article will focus on these two people. See if a deal is possible, or if it’s just spreading the word.
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First of all, let’s take a look at the basic data and salary of these two players this season.
In terms of on-court value, the two players who can’t get a lot of playing time are difficult to upgrade to any big assets, especially these two players have obvious flaws. Except for spot-up jumpers, Moody’s other functions can be played in the NBA. Wiseman’s value is limited, and Wiseman’s on-court value still has a long development period, and his rich injury history is a big deduction. In the first year, he played 39 games, which is the most in his career so far. Last season, he only developed. The league has played 3 games, and it has only played 21 games so far this season. It’s not just that the ability on the court can’t keep up, and there are not a few games that lie down because of injuries.
As for the salary, Moody is only 3.7M, which will be a better match. The main first-round pick is more embarrassing. The first-round pick in 2024 is the protection of the 1-4 pick (in the hands of the Grizzlies). The 1st pick is protected, and then it is completely unprotected in 2026. Although it seems that 2024 has a good chance of being saved, but because of the relationship of substitute protection, the Warriors will not be able to use their own first-round pick until 2027 at the earliest. The logic of the head is clear Bob Myers probably won’t stud once, and most mock trades abroad only see the first round of 2027 protection at most.
In addition, according to “CBS” reporter Brad Botkin quoting “The Atheltic” reporter John Hollinger, the Warriors can “up to” save 131M in money through the Wiseman deal.
(Includes the original report by reporter Slater and the amount calculated by Hollinger)
Will the Warriors trade Wiseman to save money? To be honest, it’s really hard to say.
After all, the Warriors will face a lot of contract renewal problems in the future. Given the big contracts of Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, and Stephen Curry, who already has a maximum salary contract, the Warriors will still face the problem of contract renewal. , the two big men Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are about to face the last big contract of their player career. Although it is unlikely that they will be as big as the previous maximum salary, Bob Myers’ status as a former agent allows him to always talk about good, Reasonable price, but money will definitely be tricky, especially from the point that “the important reason why the Wiseman transaction can save 131M is the luxury tax that the Warriors have accumulated for a long time and the penalty for exceeding the luxury tax for several consecutive years.”
Don’t forget that Kuminga, the best performer among the three dishes, will also have to follow up on the offer when opening a QO or becoming an RFA. If Myers does this, it will save money. , in order to get the opportunity to ease the salary space. Before that, the boss’s wallet will be stuck. Even the boss didn’t make much money last season when he won the championship.
trade rumors
The following rumors have not been confirmed by Myers, and I have screened two more likely transactions for the author.
Charlotte Hornets: Mason Plumlee, Jalen McDaniels
Golden State Warriors: James Wiseman
The Warriors have fallen into a center shortage this season. Even if they have a center, they dare not use it, because it is difficult to integrate into the Warriors system. However, Mason Plumlee can provide a good quality of cover, the ball quotient is also online, he can protect the rebound and support the ability. , Although the ability to protect the frame is not as good as the “goal god” Andrew Bogut a few years ago, it may not be unconsidered to be used as the third center forward who is more daring than Wiseman, and the contract is due.
As for Jalen McDaniels, with a height of 6 feet 10 inches and a wingspan of more than 7 feet, he can also provide good defense and rebounding ability. The Warriors with a 32% three-point shooting rate may have a chance to change. However, his Whether the high level of golf quotient can support him to come to the complex system of the Warriors is hard to say. However, from the end of the second round to the present, in addition to good hard work, he also has a good learning ability. If it comes true, it will be great for the Warriors. good insurance.
As for Wiseman, most of the center forwards in the Hornets are young people, and there is a newcomer Lamelo Ball who can help him feed the cake. Coach Clifford has the characteristics of functionalizing players. There may be an opportunity to help him find the best position. For Wiseman Perhaps it is a more ideal growth environment.
