The Crossover breaks down what's on the table for Golden State. Here’s an updated look at three players the Warriors can target in a trade with that exception. Another option: Aldridge and No. By drawing this process out a bit longer, it appears that Sacramento will have to sell low on the sharpshooting 27-year-old shooting guard. Lets take a look at some realistic targets using the 17 mil TPE. Both were stuck in bad situations with immense talent that the Warriors hope Steph Curry fixes. They would have to bring in another team or find a bridge contract to get to Aaron Gordon in next year's trade deadline. Another solid target would be Derrick Rose. As for the Spurs, they take a chance on Wiggins’ upside while adding a valuable future first-round pick (protected in 2021). The exception is … All that being said, I think if the option is on the table, the Warriors do it. Reminder, they can only make a deal for a player in an expiring contract. This exception allows teams to trade players and exceed the salary cap in the process. That previously included LaMarcus Aldridge heading to Northern California. He’d see 30 minutes of action per game, proving this trade to be worth it. That limits Golden State’s options. Teams cannot combine trade exceptions with other exceptions (such as the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level exception or a taxpaying team's 125% plus $100,000 margin from another simultaneous trade… He has not worked well with embattled Kings head coach Luke Walton. However, trade exceptions can be split, so the Warriors could theoretically use the Iguodala trade exception to acquire multiple players, as long as their combined salaries don't exceed that amount. Aug 6, 2020. At 6-foot-7, he’d also provide size to go with Wiggins out on the perimeter. Who is your ideal (and reasonably realistic) addition for the Warriors with the trade exception? Warriors trade targets: Five options using trade exception, No. Reminder, they can only make a deal for a player … NBCS Bay Area. The Spurs seem to be edging towards a youth movement and an upheaval of their roster and Gay might be someone they are willing to part with just to move on from him and his salary alone (or maybe for some sort of low-level asset like a second-rounder). The other option … A young solution at the 5 for Golden State Warriors. The Warriors' trade exception is large enough to acquire any single player on the Atlanta Hawks' roster, including center Clint Capela ($16 million for 2020-21). [RUNNIN' PLAYS PODCAST: Listen to the latest episode]. That gives the Warriors a potential 20-point scorer to team up with Curry and Wiggins. And beyond that, the next few years would send their tax bill to astronomical levels. There are players I'd like but aren't worth 2-3 first-round picks. Warriors owner Joe Lacob bragged about generating more revenue than the Knicks and Lakers. 3 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft and really doesn’t have a need for another rotational piece out on the perimeter. Warriors. Golden State already used that in acquiring wing Kelly Oubre in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. June 30, 2020 at 7:45 AM • Share. suffered earlier this month in Los Angeles, If you’re a fan of the Warriors, check out their rumors, rankings, and news here, Tyrese Haliburton and Jahmi’us Ramsey in the 2020 NBA Draft, If you’re a fan of the Sacramento Kings, check out #Kings rumors, rankings, and news here, Pistons get: 2022 first-round pick, future second-round pick, Bulls get: Future protected first-round pick, Bulls get: Mychal Mulder and 2021 first-round pick, Warriors get: Buddy Hield and Richaun Holmes, Spurs get: Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole, Juan Toscano-Anderson and future first-round pick. Hield would slide in at the two immediately and could hold down that fort once Thompson returns. This is the simplest option for the Warriors and a potential trade partner. Gordon is a super athlete, has shown he's capable of guarding multiple positions and can pass a little bit. However, Detroit is not going to give him away for free. 11 for Wiggins and No. Pretty much a trade simply using the above-mentioned exemption. However, these Warriors now have a $9.5 million disabled-player exception to use following Thompson’s injury. He doesn’t seem to have a future with the Bulls. Said pick would be the highest of the two between Golden State’s initial selection and the one it acquired in the D’Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the Pistons, he's been efficient. It remains to be seen if he can be had for a future protected first-round pick. Orlando could then use that money to find a better bargain in free agency. Miami Heat: $6,270,000 (expires 2/6/20): Like the Warriors, the Heat are hard-capped, so unless they … He was shooting as high as 37 percent from deep in Minnesota a year ago. 2, and then a separate deal that nets Rudy Gay for the trade exception. Per ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Warriors will be applying for a $9.3 million disabled player exception, which will allow them to sign, trade or claim a player for a … He'd be a welcome addition to warriors core. Given they still have their $17.2 million trade exception from their 2019 Andre Iguodala trade… Instead, Golden State adds a veteran All-Star in DeRozan to replace Thompson over the short term. Picking up Wiggins’ contract and potential would probably be the ideal scenario for Sacramento here. They can take on Monk’s expiring $5.3 million contract while offering up very little in return. After Myers meets with Thompson, he’ll fly to New … For instance, As for the Warriors trade, they get a guy that can score 20 on a consistent basis and is shooting a resounding 41% from three-point range in his career. He’d come in and be the second scorer behind Curry until Klay Thompson returns. Strong voices and opinions of Dub Nation defend or criticize their squad, not afraid to share their thoughts with absolute authority. James Wiseman is one of the potential draftees the Warriors could be targeting. After drafting Devin Vassell in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft, it’s clear that the Spurs are looking to trade DeRozan. Here’s a look at five players the Golden State Warriors could trade for to “replace” Klay Thompson. They still had that $17-plus million trade exception stemming from the Andre Iguodala deal following Thompson’s injury. Answering the questions will be a panel of some of the more prominent and revered voices within the community. With the NBA offseason beginning next month, the Golden State Warriors are trying to figure out how to round out the roster to get back into championship contention next … They also have a $17.2 million trade exception from the Andre Iguodala trade, which they can use to make a splash for an already established player. LaVine, 25, averaged 25.5 points on 38% shooting from three-point range this past season. Aaron Gordon would be the bigger version of the hybrid wing/big that Andrew Wiggins is (hybrid guard/forward). He can steady the second unit while Steph is on the bench. So many factors w/ re: to TPE. Here’s an updated look at three players the Warriors can target in a trade with that exception. It’s rather clear that Hield wants out of Sacramento. With that said, Rose could back up at both the one and two. They have been linked to him at a near never-ending loop over the past half decade. Should LaVine prove to be a fit, he could move to the three with the Warriors then opting to trade Andrew Wiggins. Trade exceptions cannot be combined with others, so through the Iguodala trade exception, Golden State cannot acquire a player making more than $17.2 million (technically, it's $17,185,185.) Gut opinion: Aaron Gordon. The Warriors and Bulls were linked in trade rumors ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft with Chicago looking to move up to the second selection. Fournier, 28, opted into his contract for the 2020-21 season after averaging a career high 18.5 points this past year. The former NBA MVP is not the same player he used to be. Many of these personalities live on Twitter, where everyone can be a general manager, coach, critic, troll and/or hot-taker. The Warriors cannot 'sign' Jerami Grant using their trade exception. It’s possible. The most interesting names for the Warriors actually earn a little over the $17.2m exception. Whether that be in the form of using the trade exception to eat a contract or buying first-round picks, Joe Lacob is in a unique situation to take advantage of being one of the richest franchises in the NBA. Warriors. This is all based on the premise that the Steph/Klay/Dray window is closing, of course, and has the consequence of the Warriors having to hold off on finding someone from a loaded 2021 Draft who Steph might eventually pass the torch to. If the Warriors were not looking to spend all of the TPE, however, names like Tomas Satoranksy and Derrick Rose could be perfect additions to the backcourt. Others won’t. If they get lucky they might still get one of the top prospects on their own board . Warriors may use trade exception for help after Klay Thompson injury. @Jannelle12: I was against the idea at first but I'm inclined to say acquiring Michael Carter-Williams on the minimum would be a steal. However, he’s picked up his game a lot recently. Related: If you’re a fan of the Warriors, check out their rumors, rankings, and news here. 4 overall. He’s averaged north of 20 points in each of the past six seasons and would provide that scoring punch. They rid themselves of a contract they’d rather not have. Share via SMS Share via Email. 1 pick. Some of the best and --- let's be honest -- worst conversations regarding the Warriors take place on social media. ... Bay Area analyzed options for the exception: After all, the team already added guards Tyrese Haliburton and Jahmi’us Ramsey in the 2020 NBA Draft. Orlando has passively considered moving him the last year. That includes a whopping $17.15 million for next year. That’s no longer the case. For the Magic, it’s rather simple. In our Warriors Twitter Roundtable, we will share a five-part series of questions designed to touch on the major conversations floating around the Warriors Twitter world. Instead, the team reached for forward Patrick Williams at No. It’s rather clear that Monk’s disappointing tenure with the Hornets is coming to an end. That is why I think they will be willing to use most if not all of the trade exception in acquiring Aaron Gordon. Perhaps this is an ideal opportunity to unload him for a different type of player. With the finishing lineup Steph at the 1, Wiggins at the 2, Klay at the 3, Gordon at the 4, Draymond at the 5, how's Death Lineup 3.0 for you? However, the Thompson injury would change things in this regard. However, the 23-year-old Markkanen would be a tremendous get for the Warriors. 1 pick. Equally as important, Golden State could potentially now keep Andrew Wiggins. The Warriors and Spurs have been linked in trade talks over the past couple weeks. The Warriors could use a big wing who can play as a 3/4 in their lineups and a veteran like Gay can offer them a scoring punch off the bench and mentorship for their very young roster. Try to sign Kevin Durant to a supermax contract. Five potential options for Celtics as Danny Ainge lays out what Boston's targeting with $28.5M trade exception Finding an available player with the particular traits Boston's looking for won't be … Will Golden State use the Andre Iguodala trade exception? @samesfandiari: This one is the toughest Q of all. But they can acquire Grant through a trade. I may be wrong, but this is what I think: Grant would have to accept his player option for ~$9.3M with DEN. This could indicate that the Warriors may have already decided they don’t intend on … In addition to this, the Warriors add a short-term replacement for Wiggins at the three in Gay. https://sports.yahoo.com/warriors-trade-targets-five-options-053545811.html Part 3 asked the panel to identify their ideal candidate to be acquired on the mid-level exception. While that could very well be utilized in free agency, it seems more likely the Warriors will use it in a trade. Warriors trade targets: Five options using trade exception, No. 2 overall pick. He’s a career 37% three-point shooter. With so … Where do they pick? The NBA is now within a month of their March 25 trade deadline. In this scenario, Golden State would likely send out a draft pick or two in exchange for a single player whose salary comes in below $17,285,185. The move gave the Warriors a $17.2 million trade exception, meaning the team can make an unbalanced trade in regard to salary without cap penalties. If so, it makes sense for Charlotte to get what it can for the impending free agent. Trade exceptions: What they are and why they matter Boston's record $28.5 million exception is 1 of the many that several teams hold as the March 25 trade deadline nears. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Someone who could make some sense for both parties would be Rudy Gay. The Golden State Warriors trade rumors leading up to said injury included finding a third star to team up with Thompson and Stephen Curry. @GSWReddit: Assuming the Warriors don’t want to trade away either their 2021 Minnesota pick or their 2020 1st (or at the most would only do a pick swap for the 5-15 range), there’s quite a limitation on what sort of player they could get for the TPE. Who should Warriors try to acquire with massive $17.2M trade exception? There’s been some thought given to the idea that Rose might be on the block. The $17.2 million trade exception that the Golden State Warriors created by sending Andre Iguodala to Memphis Grizzlies last summer helped then cut … ome of the best and --- let's be honest -- worst conversations regarding the Warriors take place on social media. What does the player cost to acquire? The Warriors could try to trade their top-5 pick for a couple of picks later on and bolster their depth. Related: If you’re a fan of the Sacramento Kings, check out #Kings rumors, rankings, and news here. @poormanscommish: I’m going to borrow my esteemed NBA journalists’ ideas again and go for broke on their suggestion of enticing the Minnesota Timberwolves to get James Johnson off their books (using said TPE), then flipping him and the Warriors’ 2021 first-round pick to the Orlando Magic for Aaron Gordon. 4 overall pick, Markkanen could actually be the one out of town. GSW would then theoretically be able to use $9.3M of their $17.1M trade exception to acquire Grant in a trade. He can also play both the four and five, acting as the stretch big Golden State needs. | RSN. The Warriors didn't take back any money in the Iguodala trade, so they got a trade exception worth his entire 2019-20 salary of just under $17.2 million. The Golden State Warriors may have been dealt another major blow long before the upcoming season is … Could these two teams circle back in trade talks? The Traded Player Exception is the most intriguing (and inscrutable) part of the CBA. 3 options the Golden State Warriors will have with the No. This is where the Warriors come into play. The exception can’t be aggregated with players … Most of the trades will involve the above-mentioned exception. My take (@grantliffmann): Aaron Gordon would take a lot of maneuvering to pull off, and I am not sure the Warriors will want to take their time to do so if it means sacrificing assets and passing up other opportunities. Adding to the intrigue here is the fact that Fournier is a career 38% three-point shooter. The Warriors and Pelicans had discussed a trade involving Oubre, according to Shams Charania. The Warriors need to solidify their defense and Carter-Williams provides versatility and length. Rose, 32, averaged 18.1 points and 5.6 assists on 49% shooting from the field a season ago. @AndyKHLiu: With Brian Windhorst's article, I would guess the Warriors are doubling down and getting ready to spend during a time that no one else can or will. The Warriors have a few options to explore ahead of the NBA draft. The impending free agent fell out of favor last season, averaging a career-low 14.7 points per game. This scenario includes the Warriors landing a true scoring threat in LaVine for a first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The hope here is that this former top-11 pick finally pans out after averaging 8.6 points on 40% shooting in his first three NBA seasons. In checking in on Thompson’s injury we’re here to calm the nerves of Warriors fans. The team selected LaMelo Ball No. Part 1 had our panel name the five best players in the NBA, while Part 2 answered whether or not the Warriors should be considered contenders right now. The Achilles injury star guard Klay Thompson suffered earlier this month in Los Angeles leaves everything up in the air. Adding that type of salary would force the Warriors’ hand when it comes to their possible trade options. In this scenario, Klay moves to the three. Fresh off adding Brad Wanamaker in free agency, there’s not as much of a need at point guard. This category covers a wide range of possibilities. If I recall correctly, the Warriors actually had some interest in Gay prior to him signing with the Spurs in 2017, so it’s definitely a union that could make sense and probably a realistic get for them. Golden State and Chicago previously talked about a trade surrounding Wendell Carter Jr. After Chicago added Patrick Williams with the No. Rudy Gay has been a name that has popped up in rumors, and would typically make sense, if the front office figured they would be getting the 2018-19 version of him versus the one this season that struggled mightily. And he will. Sure, there were some hits (Victor Oladipo, Steven Adams, CJ McCollum and Giannis Antetokounmpo) but do the Warriors have the patience to see if a top-five pick pans out? Even then, the Warriors may still seek a better pick in return. The team will need scoring behind Curry. ... the exception …