4 blockbuster trades the Warriors should propose for Damian Lillard

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Golden State Warriors proposal for Damian Lillard: The three-team potential

The second trade is a bit easier on the eyes.

The Blazers may say no, but this time they get the fifth-overall pick, Wiseman and Wiggins. With CJ McCollum locked up for the next three years, adding Wiggins and Wiseman could help bridge the gap between contending and a full-on rebuild.

The No. 5 overall pick should offer good value as well. If Barnes or Suggs is there, the Blazers could look to replace at least part of the production left behind by Lillard.

If they can flip Lillard isn’t a consistent 20 points per game scorer, a potential future All-Star, and a top-five pick, there should be too much complaining. Now, they’d likely also get several pick swaps and second-round picks as well.

As for the Magic, they do this simply if they want to trade down. Keon Johnson and Moses Moody should be there at No. 7, and if they like them enough, they could trade for a second lottery pick and snag them at No. 7.

For the Warriors, again, this is the bare minimum to make this trade happen.

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