3 Golden State Warriors that could be dealt before 2020 NBA Draft

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after making a three-point shot in the second half against the Miami Heat at Chase Center on February 10, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after making a three-point shot in the second half against the Miami Heat at Chase Center on February 10, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins is on a massive contract, the main reason the Golden State Warriors should want to wheel and deal him. However, dealing Wiggins is a bit more complicated than it seems given his contract structure.

The main reason that the team should feel comfortable moving Wiggins is both the explosion of second-round pick Eric Paschall as a viable option in the frontcourt and their 2020 first-round pick that could potentially be used on freshman phenom Anthony Edwards.

The Warriors could bring in another player for Wiggins if they also desire.

At the same time, it seems owner Joe Lacob and general manager Bob Myers feel that Wiggins is a solid candidate to at least replace some of the production that left when Kevin Durant departed for Brooklyn.

On the season, one in which he spent 12 games with Golden State, Wiggins averaged 21.8 points per game. He also notched 2.1 threes per game on 33.2% from deep, a couple important metrics when looking at a potential fit.

Looking at $27.5 million next season, the Warriors could easily sign a Wiggins-like replacement if they could find a way to offload his contract. As of now, the team has no plan of trading the 25-year-old.