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Golden State Warriors: 5 realistic trades involving the team’s 2020 first-round pick

By Nathan Beighle

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards in action against the New York Knicks during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards in action against the New York Knicks during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Trading down — the LaMelo Ball deal

Let’s be real — the New York Knicks are not going to get their next superstar in free agency.

With the Big Apple’s prestigious organization desiring a stud, the Knicks tried to pair Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant his past offseason, but they both ended up with inner-city rival Brooklyn. The Knicks failed to secure a star and opted to sign what felt like ten power forwards.

The Knicks are in a place to trade into the No. 1 pick.

While they have a top pick already, this already-thin draft likely won’t see too many high-ceiling stars drop past five. To snag the 6-foot-7 LaMelo Ball, projected to go No. 1 overall by many, the Knicks would need the Warriors pick.

The pick can also add to the Warriors’ future draft capital. Extending their assets to continue an aggressive approach for a player like Giannis would be more ideal for the Warriors then bringing in a James Wiseman or Anthony Edwards type player.

With just a few additions in free agency, Golden State will be a championship-level team. Ideally, they’d move back to a later year, add a few big men in free agency and then work towards a mega-deal for Giannis-type player.

For New York, it’s about getting a star now. Ball would bring a swagger to New York that they haven’t had since acquiring Carmelo Anthony. After all, if all goes right, maybe that 2022 pick isn’t even in the lottery.

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