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Golden State Warriors “aren’t on the list” of teams looking to fix holes

By Nathan Beighle

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors makes a shot over Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors makes a shot over Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors lost their third game in just four performances and are not on Brian Windhorst’s teams “looking to fix holes.”

After being down 29 points at the end of the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors have ever so slightly started losing the trust of their devoted fanbase. However, we are just four games into the season.

There are a few more concerning aspects surrounding this Warriors team than just their 1-3 start. The main issue is their cap structure. The Warriors, this next season, will have four players on a max-level contract after Draymond Green extension kicks in.

That’s why, when listing teams that are looking to get better, Brian Windhorst didn’t mention the Golden State Warriors. He actually did mention Dub Nation but basically said that their way no hope for to “fix holes” on their depleted roster.

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However, Windhorst did note the unlikely, yet possible, chance they trade D’Angelo Russell to free up some cap space.

"There is the option to trade Russell starting Dec. 15, something the Warriors have rejected as a possibility. There’s a long time between now and then, and such a move would really open up a lot of questions. So let’s wait on that topic and see how things develop. Short of that, though, the roster is what it is, and the Warriors have to hope to get healthy and stay healthy."

After an embarrassing loss to the Suns and one just days early to the Thunder, it necessary to note that this team is still not fully healthy.

Yes, Willie Cauley-Stein made his return, but he clearly wasn’t in the right condition to play big minutes. Kevon Looney has also been injured and is expected to return in the next few days. Even Jacob Evans III is expected to miss time after getting injured a few days ago.

That’s a lot of production, minutes and size either out or just coming off an injury.

While they are banged up, the Warriors are so tightly pressed against the NBA’s hard cap that there is no hope for them to make a trade without sending out big money, which, in reality, would mean the exodus of Russell.

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For now, there’s still hope that this team, with the superstar power on the roster, can turn it around. But, if last night was a showing of anything that’s to come, there’s quite a bit of reason to worry moving forward.

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