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3 Golden State Warriors mock trades at various price points ahead of the deadline

By Peter O'Keefe

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 10: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors grabs a rebound in front of Mason Plumlee #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 10, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 10: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors grabs a rebound in front of Mason Plumlee #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 10, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry shoots over the outstretched arm of Jarred Vanderbilt. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry shoots over the outstretched arm of Jarred Vanderbilt. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Golden State Warriors acquire the defensive-minded Jarred Vanderbilt as a missing piece to their current rotation.

Despite their impressive season to date, the Utah Jazz are still expected to be sellers over the next few days. Their 27-27 record means it might not be the firesale many were expecting, but there’ll still be a few valuable pieces that championship-contending teams could look to add.

One of those is Jarred Vanderbilt whom the Jazz acquired in the blockbuster Rudy Gobert trade during the offseason. The 23-year-old has been a solid contributor in Utah though many believe he’s gettable for the right price. His team-friendly $4.3 million deal ($4.6 million next season) should make him an attractive proposition for quite a few teams including Golden State. Here’s how a deal could pan out:

Moody has been unable to crack a regular rotation role this season, and while there’s still upside in the 20-year-old, the franchise could see him as the one they can afford to give up for a more win-now asset. Utah will want a first-round pick for Vanderbilt, and they could value Moody as such given he was taken with the 14th pick in 2021.

Vanderbilt wouldn’t be a major difference-maker for Golden State, but he could certainly become an important element as an eighth or ninth-man in a playoff rotation. At 6’8″ he presents as a backup four or even a small-ball center in the Warriors’ system, particular given his strong rebounding ability at 7.9 in 24 minutes per game this season.

Given the potential packages Utah could get for Vanderbilt, Golden State may even have to pony up a second-round or highly protected first-round pick to get the deal done.

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