Warriors Swap Sharpshooter for $97 Million Center in NBA Trade Idea
The Golden State Warriors acquire a new starting center from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade proposal
The Golden State Warriors have been the lone NBA team this offseason that has yet to make a free agency signing or trade, and fans are beginning to worry that the team will stand pat and not make the necessary improvements.
However, the Warriors’ absence of moves can be credited to their unfortunate situation with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Until the Warriors can figure out a solution for the 22-year-old forward, their options are limited.
Even though the Warriors are stuck in this situation with Kuminga, they are still looking to make roster upgrades to build around their new star duo of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, including finding an improvement at the center position.
While Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford seems to be the most likely candidate for the Warriors’ lackluster frontcourt, they could search the trade market for a solution. Derek Parker of the Brooklyn Nets on SI proposed a trade that helps the Warriors find their new starting center.
Claxton, 26, has emerged as a consistent, reliable rim-protecting center over the past few years, and would be an ideal center to plug in the paint for Golden State. The 6-foot-11 big man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game in his last three seasons while shooting 63.3% from the field.
