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Golden State Warriors: 3 Paths to trading No. 7 NBA Draft pick

By Tony Pesta

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards speaks to Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards speaks to Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors can trade NBA Draft picks for depth

This is another overlooked option. Maybe because it involves the lowest reward for trading two valuable NBA Draft picks. The Golden State Warriors could look back and kick themselves for coughing up lottery picks in exchange for some aging vets — but it will all be worth it if they win the chip.

The Warriors don’t need a third star. Say all you want about Stephen Curry not winning a Finals MVP, this team won a championship before Kevin Durant and they are more than capable of winning another without him.

Curry just had arguably his best individual season while bringing back Klay Thompson helps quite a bit. I’d bet this team is just fine on star power if Draymond Green delivers another Defensive Player of the Year caliber season.

However, the roster really begins hurting when you look at depth. Andrew Wiggins serves as their only other reliable contributor, with fringe names like Jordan Poole, Eric Paschall, Jaun Toscano-Anderson, Damion Lee and James Wiseman all potentially taking another step towards becoming trustworthy role players.

Nevertheless, the Warriors can avoid disappointment by trading their picks for certified vets who have proven they have what it takes to win. 3-and-D threats like Robert Covington, Joe Ingles, T.J. Warren and Marcus Smart should be on their radar.

It might feel like a waste to trade picks for non-stars but building an extra layer of depth around this rotation could be all it takes to ensure another banner goes up in the rafters.

Targets: Robert Covington, Joe Ingles, T.J. Warren, Marcus Smart, Derrick Rose

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