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Golden State Warriors: 3 potential trade packages for Wes Matthews

By Ryan Ocenada

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after being called for a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on January 16, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after being called for a foul against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on January 16, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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No, I’m not losing my mind with this trade. Just hear me out.

Matthews has proven he can still defend and hit threes, the exact qualities that the starting lineup could use more of.

Matthews can contribute to a title run this season and when his contract expires after this season, the Warriors can either choose to keep him at a discounted rate or let him walk and save the cap space.

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I think he’d be rather excited at the chance to win a title. Downsides are clear: losing an All-Star in Draymond Green and promising young Jordan Bell.

Draymond’s shooting has been spotty at best this season, but his value still lies in his playmaking and defensive play.

He still defends and passes at an All-Star level, but he is eligible for a new contract in two seasons. Based on his resume, he could lobby for a long-term max deal and that would not be good value for the Warriors.

Jordan Bell hasn’t made the leap that he was expected to make this season, but he is still oozing with potential and losing him in this deal would hurt.

The Knicks could use all of the promising young players on cheap contracts they can get and the Warriors can likely squeeze one of the Knicks’ second-round picks in 2019, 2020 or 2021 in exchange for Bell.

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