Golden State Warriors: 7 low-profile, high-impact trade targets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 01: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game on August 1, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Warriors target Dennis Schroder (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

Dennis Schroder

This past postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder went further than anyone expected. The Thunder pushed the Rockets to seven games in the first round. A huge part of their success was due to the play of Dennis Schroder.

The backup point guard, playing behind Chris Paul, averaged 18.9 points per game, the second-most of his career. A full-time starter for two years in Atlanta, Schroder’s production off the bench was surprising for just everyone.

It is far from just his production that makes him a high-impact target. It’s his efficiency as well. Schroder shot a career-high from both the field and from downtown.

He was just shy of 47 percent from the field and was also barely short of 40 percent from deep. For Golden State, securing a player that can shoot 38.5 percent from deep would be a huge addition as they’re a three-point-heavy team with Curry and Thompson running the show.

With one year left on his contract, Schroder would fall under the trade exception perfect, set to make $15.5 million.

For several second-round picks, Schroder would be a great addition, and he’ll certainly be on the market if the Thunder decide to deal Paul and let young star Shai-Gilgeous Alexander lead their organization.

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