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Golden State Warriors: 5 hypothetical trades involving D’Angelo Russell

By Nathan Beighle

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have a superstar backcourt. That’s one reason many considered it odd when they went out and acquired Russell. Even if the offensive fit is there, the Warriors would destroyed defensively.

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That said, the Warriors could make significant upgrades to their defense if they decided to trade Russell to Minnesota.

With a Rookie of the Year candidate in Josh Okogie, a defensive mastermind in Robert Covington and a respectable guard in Teague, the Dubs could enhance their team with top-tier role players in this deal. They may become title favorites with this trade.

Teague averaged 12.1 points and 8.7 assists per game last season. Teague would help solidify the backcourt while Okogie gives the Dubs the young prospect they’d require in almost any deal. Additionally, Robert Covington is the real steal.

Thompson, Covington and Green would create a formidable defensive lineup. As we saw with Toronto, defense in the postseason is oftentimes more important than offensive playmaking. Covington gives that, not necessarily needing to create his own shots on a team with Steph Curry.

This is an ideal trade for both teams.

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