3 trades and why the Golden State Warriors should initiate them

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall #7 is congratulated by guard Jacob Evans #10 and forward Glenn Robinson III #22 after making a 3-point-basket in the third quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) /

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Kevon Looney

After a phenomenal postseason in 2019, Kevon Looney has struggled to get on the court after signing a new three-year deal this past offseason.

He was well for the $5 million per year that Golden State is paying him. The Warriors have played 50 games, and Looney has barely played more than ten. But, now healthy, Looney is destined to be a more impactful part of the Warriors’ gameplan.

For the Warriors, it may in their interest to deal Looney if they can return another first-round pick. Looney, a late first-round pick himself, could open up a bit of cap space while also returning a solid asset.

For Boston, they’d get a player they know can have the impact they crave. Their bench is one of the least productive in the NBA, and they need the help. Not a great scorer, Looney did average over 12 points per 36 minutes. He can produce, and much of that production comes off the books.

On a team with scoring options, Looney could be that hustle-minded player that changes games. This would be a win-win if the Warriors can get a top-30 pick in return.

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