NBA executives believe Dubs to put Wiseman or JK in trade block originally appeared NBC Sports Bay Area
With a 14-16 record to start the 2022-23 NBA season, the Warriors’ defense of the league title hasn’t gone as well as the team had hoped.
And now that Starguard Stephen Curry reportedly will be absent for at least two weeks subluxation of the left shoulder, golden state Shaking Rosters Before NBA Trade Deadline?
One league executive told heavy sportsman Steve Balpett that two Warriors youngsters can get.
“I have a feeling the Warriors will make one or the other. [James] Wiseman or [Jonathan] Kuminga is available,” an anonymous NBA executive told Bullpett. “They just need another solid veteran.”
Warriors reported mix together for dormancy Phoenix Suns Forward Jay Crowderalong with many other teams, a whisper of possibility Kevin Durant The reunion has been haunting Golden State since the summer.
But the team is really into moving players like Kuminga, whose unrealistic athleticism has great potential, and former No. 2 overall pick Wiseman, whom the team has publicly claimed to believe. would you be interested?
This executive thinks so.
“I think they’re decent enough when it comes to talent, but I don’t think they can put those kids on the floor and run,” the executive told Bullpett. They don’t have a running piece. Their logic is: Stephen Curry’s elite level of play he only has X years and he doesn’t want to waste it.
“So far, the two children have not developed in the same way. jordan pool I believe there is someone. “Yeah, I’ll take one of those young girlfriends and see if I can grow them with patience.”
The anonymous executive also added that Golden State may want to part ways with Wiseman because of “concerns” about his commitment to the game.
The Warriors recalled the 21-year-old from the G League on Thursday, and Weisman scored six in 11 minutes off the bench during the team’s game. 118-106 lost To Philadelphia 76ers on friday night.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was pleased with Wiseman’s play, saying the 7-footer stay in golden state During our current road trip. As for Kuminga, recent star show Against boston celtics When utah jazz He’s also admired.
Related: Steph reacts to shoulder injury, relieved he doesn’t need surgery
Whether the Warriors can get through this rough patch without Curry remains to be seen.
However, there is always the possibility that the team will change significantly in the new year.
