Golden State Warriors: 8 trades for No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick

By Tony Pesta | Aug 22, 2020

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2. Indiana Pacers

It would be a shame to see Andrew Wiggins be traded before he pays alongside the Splash Brothers, but pairing him with this pick gives them the highest chance of making a big splash in the offseason.

The Indiana Pacers don’t have a reason to begin a firesale just yet. But, rumors are rapidly growing that Victor Oladipo is on his way out next year. It might feel unlikely, but getting a headstart on the rebuild and shipping their assets for some younger players isn’t a horrible idea.

Myles Turner has been one of the leagues premier shot blockers for the last two seasons and is growing as an offensive player. He scored 12.1 points per game this year and shot a reasonable 34.4 percent from deep. Meanwhile, T.J. Warren has stunned everybody with his shot-creating abilities. Warren can get buckets and that’s exactly what the Warriors will need in their second unit.

This is the first deal on our list where the Warriors will trade completely out of the draft. A tough sacrifice for those who think they should continue building for the future, but a chance to win in the present would be tough to ignore with a potential package like this in front of them.

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