Golden State Warriors: 5 teams to target for blockbuster trades

By Tony Pesta | May 3, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is congratulated by Nerlens Noel #9 and Terrance Ferguson #23 after they beat the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on November 25, 2019 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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4. Oklahoma City Thunder

Nobody expected the Oklahoma City Thunder to be as good as they have been this season. When the franchise finally parted ways with Russell Westbrook and dealt Paul George in the same summer, most assumed it was officially rebuilding time.

However, we all failed to appreciate the value of a core made up of players with something to prove. Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari have been on a mission to silence the critics.

This ragtag team has forced its way to a 40-24 record and the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Still, the fact remains that this team is better off looking to rebuild. Consequently, we could see another firesale from the Thunder in the offseason.

Schroder may be exactly the type of sixth-man the Dubs need. He is posting career-high numbers of 19.0 points and 4.1 assists per game. Golden State should monitor this situation and see if they can pry Schroeder from the Thunder.

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