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Rudy Gobert to the Warriors makes absolutely zero sense

By Nathan Beighle

Apr 10, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is introduced as part of the starting lineup before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is introduced as part of the starting lineup before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Golden State Warriors have been linked to a disgruntled Rudy Gobert.

Following the Jazz’s defeat in the first round against the Dallas Mavericks, there seems to be concerns the duo of Gobert and guard Donovan Mitchell cannot win at a high level together, and the consensus seems that it’ll be Mitchell retained.

The Golden State Warriors trading for Jazz center Rudy Gobert makes little sense as the Dubs have too much spending on the horizon to consider a deal.

This seemed evident when the Jazz couldn’t handily beat the Mavericks who were short Luka Doncic for almost half of the series. It was a tough pill to swallow for Utah. The journey to that point was made even more challenging with the midseason loss of Joe Ingles.

Given Gobert’s lack of involvement in the offense and subsequent decline in effectiveness defensively as Dallas played through Luka Doncic and a myriad of shooters, the center may find himself as the odd man out.

With that in mind, Golden State has been a popular destination that has garnered attention.

One reason why the Warriors are among the favorites to target Gobert is their lack of size. The Warriors do not start a player over 6-foot-9, and when they started their “Fast Five” lineup, the tallest player was Andrew Wiggins at 6-foot-8.

The need is there.

After all, who wouldn’t want a 3-time Defensive Player of the Year and a 4-time All-NBA center. He’s that good, especially on the defensive end of the court. However, the price tag on his name coupled with what the Warriors would have to give up just doesn’t make sense.

Gobert is owed $38 million next season and will undoubtedly accept his 2025-2026 player option that’s valued at $46.7 million.

With an extension for Jordan Poole on the horizon, it just doesn’t make sense as the Warriors would have to split up the Big 3 or let Poole walk at that point as Gobert’s contract is for more years and even larger than Wiggins’ max-level deal.

Poole will have a team option for $3.9 million next season. He could be extended, and the Warriors may give him a sizable deal after his play to end the season and into the playoffs. He’s worth it, and he will likely make a big-name acquisition this offseason unlikely.

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While it would be great to see Gobert in the Bay Area, it just doesn’t make sense for the Warriors.

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