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Golden State Warriors: Examining 5 high-profile, low-possibility trade targets

By Nathan Beighle

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after an injury during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 26, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after an injury during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 26, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Victor Oladipo from Warriors (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Victor Oladipo from Warriors (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo wants out. Oladipo made some interesting comments about valuing winning. However, since then, he’s denied trade rumors. Even if he was 100% available, Oladipo would come at a price the Warriors shouldn’t pay.

After three seasons in Orlando and one in Oklahoma City, Oladipo was without an All-Star appearance. He’s since solidified himself as one of the best two-way players and has been nominated to two All-Star games.

The veteran guard has never made it out of the first round of the playoffs, something he clearly wants to change. However, he’d command a strong return, and given the Warriors lack of a two-way shooting guard, he just wouldn’t be worth it.

Making $21 million next season before becoming a free agent, if the Warriors could somehow use the bridge option to bring in a player like Aaron Gordon for the trade exception and then deal him with the No. 2, then that could be an option.

As with Embiid, Oladipo is down from his career year. He averaged 14.5 points per game this season, and during his first season with the Pacers, he topped 23 points per game. That season he also led the league in steals at 2.4 per game.

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Oladipo, Booker, Embiid, Simmons and Beal are all stars in their own right, but they aren’t what Golden State should look for in a potential superstar trade target.

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