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Golden State Warriors NBA Draft: trades may be underwhelming

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 11: Kevon Looney #5, Klay Thompson #11 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after a basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls at ORACLE Arena on January 11, 2019 in Oakland, 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)
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 11: Kevon Looney #5, Klay Thompson #11 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after a basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls at ORACLE Arena on January 11, 2019 in Oakland, 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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The truth is, the Golden State Warriors might not be able to find a trade on NBA Draft night that is worth the price.

We all know the Golden State Warriors will be paying attention to the trade market on NBA Draft night. A lucrative deal just might pop up on their radar. However, we also have to admit, the market will most likely be underwhelming for the Warriors.

In years prior, the No. 2 pick would come with a whirlwind of trade proposals. Last year, Rookie of the Year winner, Ja Morant, was selected second overall. In 2018, star names such as Luka Doncic and Trae Young were still available after DeAndre Ayton went at the top of the order.

This time around, the value of having a top pick has been severely decreased. This is because there is no clear-cut No. 1 overall pick. Scouts are split as to who they think has the most star potential and we might just have to accept that this draft is weaker than normal.

Only three prospects have consistently been mentioned as future All-Stars. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman easily have the most hype of anyone in their class. But, even they have serious downsides. Ball is a horrid shooter, Edwards lacks effort and Wiseman only appeared in three collegiate games.

This leaves the Warriors in a worse position than they otherwise would have been in if they had earned the No. 2 overall pick in a different draft. However, there are more factors working against them.

The shortened NBA season and peculiar circumstances of the bubble have opened the door to many teams holding onto their disgruntled stars for a bit longer. It’s hard for teams like Milwaukee, Washington, Philadelphia and LA to overreact to a disappointing season when so many things went wrong in general. This could cause them to refrain from trading any of their key players until at least the next deadline.

This leaves the Warriors with fewer options than normal. In the end, Golden State might just have to use the pick for themselves.

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