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Why the Golden State Warriors should and should not pursue Victor Oladipo

By Nathan Beighle

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 05: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 05, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 05: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 05, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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Why they should not

As we mentioned earlier, the Golden State Warriors have Klay Thompson in their organization.

While Oladipo likely would head elsewhere next season even if he was brought to the Bay Area, the Warriors would be dealing a piece of their franchise that could be a solid contributor for the next half a decade.

Assuming they wouldn’t trade any of the Big 3, the Warriors would be forced to trade Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins has been playing the best basketball of his career. He’s averaging 17.6 points and a team-high 1.4 blocks per game. He’s also shooting a career-high 47 percent from the field.

Combine what the Warriors would lose with Wiggins’ departure and the fact that they’d have to give additional picks to bring him in, and it may not make much sense.

Sadly, Wiggins would be dealt in any blockbuster deal the Dubs look into which is why the team is more than likely going to stay put through the March 25 deadline.

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However, if they do opt to make a trade, Oladipo and a star such as Bradley Beal have clear upside to make this team title contenders.

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