3 reasons the Golden State Warriors should be sellers this deadline

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors speaks to head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on January 22, 2020 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors speaks to head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on January 22, 2020 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Expiring Veterans

The writing is on the wall for some of the veterans.

Cauley-Stein was already traded.

And, for the Golden State Warriors, it really makes no sense to hang onto Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks, two veterans that have taken advantage of every opportunity they’ve been given in the Bay.

Both are averaging double figures. Robinson is notching just over 12 per game, more than doubling his previous career-high. Burks is at just under 16 points per game, the most of his career as well.

They can both score, and they are both on expiring contracts. This offseason, the Warriors would have to re-sign them regardless of if they finish the season in Golden State or not. Why not trade them then?

Robinson III is nearing 40% from downtown while Burks is a top-65 scorer in the league. They both have value to a team looking to contend, and the Warriors, given their play this season, should have multiple suitors for both players.