Golden State Warriors: Ranking 3 best available trade assets

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center on March 23, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center on March 23, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

It’s do-or-die time for the Golden State Warriors. This summer will prove to be pivotal in determining how the next few years or so of Dub’s basketball plays out. Will they be hanging up another banner sometime soon? Or will the franchise squander the opportunity?

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green aren’t getting any younger. While Curry has shown zero sign of slowing down, there is a steep fall off for undersized guards in the NBA as they age. Furthermore, Thompson is fresh off back-to-back season-ending injuries. However, it should be noted that the league has never seen shooters as gifted as the Splash Brothers — lending us to believe their shelf life might be a little longer than usual.

Regardless, the franchise must understand that time is running out for this current core. The championship window waits for no one and they would be foolish not to take another punch at the title before it’s over.

The Golden State Warriors can form some very strong trade packages by utilizing these three assets to their maximum potential.

Fortunately, the Warriors have plenty of ways to improve their roster during the offseason. Trades, free agency and just all-around team development can all help the Dubs return to the top of the mountain.

Today, we will focus on the potential for trade and rank the three most tradeable players on the roster in terms of value and expandability.