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5 trades the Golden State Warriors should’ve made at the deadline

By Nathan Beighle

Mar 14, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward-guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) reacts after being called for a foul against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward-guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) reacts after being called for a foul against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Potential Warriors Trade Suggestion: Kevon Looney to Denver

The Denver Nuggets were one of the most active franchises at the deadline.

They did go out and snag former top-five pick Aaron Gordon, but they also added JaVale McGee to their roster, strengthening their second unit’s frontcourt. While he’s not the same caliber athlete as McGee, the Warriors should’ve proposed a deal to find Looney a new home.

He’s played well recently, but Looney’s dealt with a plethora of injuries over the last few years and hasn’t been the same caliber player since that 2019 NBA postseason run which he showcased upside as a defender and rebounder.

Looney is averaging 4.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. Shooting over 60 percent from the field, Looney has been the Warriors starting center for most of the season, but they’re clearly ready to give James Wiseman all the minutes he can handle.

The Nuggets gave Isaiah Hartenstein and two second-round picks for McGee. The Warriors would’ve easily done something similar or even less to get Looney’s three-year, $15 million contract off the books.

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That said, all five of these are trades the Warriors should’ve tried to get in on.

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