3 Golden State Warriors playing their way on to the trading block

Kevon Looney

The Golden State Warriors do not have a center that they can trust. Even when at full strength, Looney isn’t the greatest option. Considering James Wiseman untouchable, the Warriors had Marquese Chriss who may have had a shot at the starting role.

Looney is a better fit with the starters than Wiseman, but that doesn’t mean it’s a perfect marriage. He knows how to play with two-time MVP Stephen Curry and that should count for something.

Aside from that, Looney doesn’t do too much great.

He can adequately switch onto guards and does a solid job at rebounding, averaging 10.3 boards per 36 minutes. Nearing 60 percent from the field, he’s also relatively efficient. Additionally, Looney isn’t the biggest defender, standing just 6-foot-9.

He isn’t overly competent as an offensive force nor is he the most essential player in their frontcourt. Combine all that, and it would make sense for Looney to be traded, especially considering he’s one of just a handful not making the veteran’s minimum.