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Ranking the Golden State Warriors 5 most attractive/tradable assets

By Nathan Beighle

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Jacob Evans #10 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets on July 10, 2019 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Jacob Evans #10 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets on July 10, 2019 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Willie Cauley-Stein

Almost a top-five pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Cauley-Stein hasn’t lived up the high expectations that were put on him after a few seasons at Kentucky. Cauley-Stein was hailed as one of the best defenders of this generation, drawing comparisons to Samuel Dalembert.

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Cauley-Stein didn’t develop into that player, but the newly-turned 26-year-old has been productive and efficient throughout his NBA career. Now with Golden State, Cauley-Stein signed an extremely team-friendly contract.

The 7-footer signed a 2-year, $4.48 million contract this past offseason. With a team-friendly contract, Cauley-Stein would be a great addition to any package. Potentially coupling him with Russell or another veteran could produce another true superstar.

That said, the Warriors also have Kevon Looney, who is the only non-star making over $3 million, behind Cauley-Stein. They’d be fine if they allowed Cauley-Stein to leave, but obviously, that isn’t the plan as he’ll likely be the team’s starting center.

The Warriors aren’t playing to trade anyone as of now, but Cauley-Stein should be an attractive target for other teams.

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