The NBA trade deadline is definitely living up to its hype. With one day left before the deadline, the front office of numerous teams has started to heat up. Teams are trying to get rid of players and make additions that will help them win. The?Golden State Warriors, who have given max contracts to three of its main players, have a possibility to save millions of dollars.?Stephen Curry?and co. have not had a great season as defending champions so far. Now, a recent report from John Hollinger revealed how the team could possibly save a massive amount by getting rid of one of their rookie stars. This has caught the attention of the NBA buffs.
The Warriors can save millions by moving James Wiseman
James Wiseman returned to the court this season, after missing the entire 2021-22 season due to a knee injury. Ever since his return, fans believe Wiseman has not been a great force considering his wingspan and ability to perform. Moreover, recent reports from The Athletic?suggest?the Warriors can save a huge $131 million by getting rid of?James Wiseman.
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Fans are in shock, as that is a humongous amount that can be very useful for the team. Fans’ reactions to the above reports are going viral on Twitter.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/kaqen_/status/1623174258703704064?s=20
Too bad they stuck wit him😭😭
— 𝘓𝘦𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴⁶ (@LeGonechitis) February 8, 2023
He’s washed
— QuincyHoops (@quincy_hoops) February 8, 2023
FLOPPPP
— Brunson’s Burner / Randle Believer (@King_RJ9) February 8, 2023
send him to the Mavs
— KAI NEVER BROKE AGAIN (@Nick570_2X) February 8, 2023
Trade him immediately
— AJ (@AJ_Capalxt) February 8, 2023
https://twitter.com/ddanniok7/status/1623174484076232709?s=20
Fans believe the Warriors do not have a great bench this season. After their terrific win in the NBA Finals last year, the team traded most of its bench players. Damion Lee, Otto Potter Jr., Nemanja Bjelica, and Gary Paton II were traded to different teams during the off-season.
The above young athletes played a huge role, coming off the bench to help the Warriors win. With Steph Curry out again due to an injury, the Warriors might have a tough path to the playoffs.?
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Warriors await the return of Stephen Curry to the court
In their recent game against the?Dallas Mavericks,?Steph Curry suffered an injury in his knee, returning to the locker room immediately. A few months back Curry had suffered another injury in his shoulder which kept him out an entire month.
Watch this story:?“Stephen Curry’s highest scoring games after 50-point masterpiece in Warriors defeat vs Suns”
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Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson led the team from the front to bag consecutive wins in Curry’s absence. Although without their main star in the team, it might be a huge drawback.?
Do you think the Warriors should look to trade James Wiseman? Let us know in the comments below.