5 buy-low trade targets the Golden State Warriors should consider

Sep 7, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

3 of 6

Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Lou Williams

Lou Williams is the ultimate buy-low target.

He’s a veteran guard who has a contract that would fit under the Warriors DPE. Williams has already played the Warriors twice this season, and in both games, he’s had underwhelming performances.

Williams is averaging his lowest points per game since the 2006-2007 season. At just 8.9 per game, Williams isn’t scoring near as much as he did even last season when he averaged almost 20 points per game.

His main contribution is his scoring off the bench.

Williams, a 6-foot-1 three-time Sixth man of the Year winner, is a skilled guard and could give the Warriors a spark off the bench that they’ve lacked. His defense would make it difficult to play both elite-scoring guards the Warriors would have.

The price tag is really what would get Golden State, and given the depth on the Clippers, it may not be much. That said, depending on the cost, getting Williams when he’s averaging half of what he did a season ago would be a win for the Warriors.

Home/Warriors News