Golden State Warriors: 6 draft-day trades the team should consider

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A deal with the Knicks

Warriors acquire: No. 8 + Mitchell Robinson

Knicks acquire: No. 2

The Golden State Warriors could use size.

They have one player that is 6-foot-10 and no one taller. Adding a former second-round pick in Mitchell Robinson, the Warriors would have a solid rim-protecting option. The Knicks also have the No. 8 pick in the upcoming draft.

As we’ve seen throughout this draft process, the Warriors have a ton of high-potential players on their big board. Ranging from Wiseman to Avjida to Haliburton, the Warriors have shown interest in several prospects.

They should be able to get one they view has a high ceiling at No. 8. The Knicks need one player — LaMelo Ball. He’s a superstar in terms of popularity, and in New York, he’d thrive. He won’t be there at No. 8.

The Warriors get rim-protecting and efficiency from a player that averaged two blocks per game and shot over 74 percent from the field. The Knicks get a higher pick, being able to snag a player their franchise will fall in love with.

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