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Golden State Warriors: Gauging Andrew Wiggins’ trade value

By Tony Pesta

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on February 25, 2020 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on February 25, 2020 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors aren’t looking away from any options. If they chose to trade Andrew Wiggins, how good would their return be?

With the 2019-20 NBA season officially in the books, the rest of the league can finally begin looking ahead to roster changes in the offseason. We can expect the Golden State Warriors to be one of the primary teams looking to shake things up.

On top of having a star trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins, the Warriors have a number of assets they can use to build a strong supporting cast. The No. 2 overall draft pick, a $17 million dollar trade exception and a $6 million dollar mid-level exception will decide this team’s fate next season.

However, one of their more uncertain assets is Andrew Wiggins. The young forward has a chance to be a vital member but could also find himself in trade talks quickly. It’s assumed the Dubs will, at the very least, listen to offers for Wiggins. But, will anyone be calling for him?

Wiggins is a 25-year-old former No. 1 overall pick who has yet to contend for an All-Star spot. He is shaping up to be nothing more than a reliable third scorer who can impact the game from time to time with his shot-creating ability.

The issue is, Wiggins is making much more than role player money. The 2014 Rookie of the Year is set to make $90 million across the next three seasons – making it more difficult to trade him.

On his own, Wiggins won’t be much use to the Warriors in trade negotiations. But, due to their high-profile draft pick and a future 2021 pick from Minnesota that could be valuable – the Dubs will be able to create a nice package around Wiggins.

We can rule out any trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo, for now, but what about other names like Ben Simmons or Marcus Smart? Could Bradley Beal become available? What about Rudy Gobert? These are the top names the Warriors should be targetting.

Regardless, it is far more likely that Wiggins remains a Warrior for the foreseeable future. His contract will be a roadblock in potential trades. The Dubs will have a better chance of developing Wiggins into a highly-effective role player than flipping him for a star.

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