5 shooters the Golden State Warriors can trade for with Korver off the block

Golden State Warriors: 5 shooters the team can trade for with Korver off the block

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Wayne Ellington

Let’s get into more low-cost, realistic options for the Golden State Warriors. In reality, they won’t be trading a top-three player for Beal unless they really feel there’s no chance at bringing Durant back.

Slowing slipping in the rankings, Pat Riley, if the Heat drop far enough, would likely make moves to prepare for the future. One of those moves could be to trade the 31-year-old sharpshooter, Wayne Ellington.

At 10.5 points per game, Ellington is having one of his best professional seasons. Add on a career-high 2.9 threes per game, and it’s clear that Ellington could provide a needed spark to the Dubs second unit.

To further sweeten the pot, Ellington is only on a one-year $6.27 million contract. That’s a very team-friendly contract and is actually similar to Korver’s. They’d unload a ton of cap if they trade Iggy to the Heat for Ellington.

Like Korver, Ellington should be cost-effective. I’d be surprised if the Heat even commanded a first-round pick for the former Tar Heel. If Golden State could snag him for anything less than a first-round pick, then I’d be all for the deal.

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