There was talk about the need for change Wednesday night as the Warriors‘ season continued to spin out of control with an embarrassing home loss to the Pelicans, writes Kendra Andrews of ESPN. The game was never close after Golden State allowed 46 points in the first quarter, and fans loudly expressed their displeasure as the team suffered its worst home loss in 17 years.
“You get to a point where you’re trying to explain it, trying to figure out what can change specifically that can help us,” Stephen Curry said. “Those conversations are happening in between games, in film sessions, in the locker room. But it’s headed in the opposite direction. I don’t know what to say about it. We’re not used to this vibe around our team. … It all sucks.”
Andrews points out that after Draymond Green was suspended four weeks ago, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said the next 15-20 games would determine the course of the season. Wednesday marked the Warriors’ 14th straight game without Green, and they’ve fallen to 12th in the Western Conference standings at 17-20. Andrews notes that none of coach Steve Kerr’s lineup changes are working and he appeared to be out of answers after the latest loss.
“We are lacking confidence,” he said. “You get to a stage where you lose your belief.”
There’s more on the Warriors:
- Tim Kawakami of The Athletic lays out a blueprint for what the organization might do before the trade deadline arrives in four weeks. Kawakami expects management to remain committed to Curry as the centerpiece of the team, with a goal of finding the right pieces to go around him for next season. Andrew Wiggins is likely to be moved, according to Kawakami, even if Golden State has to attach a young player or a first-round pick to get someone to take his contract. He adds that the organization would prefer to hold onto its prospects, but Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis are all looking like complementary players rather than future stars. Kawakami also suggests that the front office might be willing to gamble on a deal for Toronto’s Pascal Siakam if they don’t have to part with Kuminga, or they may seek a reliable big man to change their style of play.
- Two long-time franchise staples might not have secure futures beyond this season, Kawakami adds in the same piece. He expects the Warriors to let Klay Thompson play out his contract and see if they can agree to terms in free agency this summer, and he speculates that the organization may no longer be counting on Green long-term after this year’s suspension issues.
- Erik Spoelstra’s eight-year extension in Miami could affect negotiations with Kerr this offseason, states Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. He observes that Kerr is in position to demand a higher annual salary than the Heat gave to Spoelstra, but it’s not clear if management will be on board considering the team’s current trajectory.
Adding a 1st round pick or a young player to move Wiggins would be a terrible decision. They already traded away 2 1st round picks and will need them for the rebuild.
Siakam is not signing with GSW even if they pick him up. He will sign with a team that is top 6 whose future is much brighter.
Steve Kerr needs to retire he has shown too much stubbornness with not playing young players. Trading Curry should be a option if he wants out and onto a new team.
What a mess
Its time to punt the year. Curry and klay might be the worst defensive back court in the NBA. Looney and wiggins have regressed. They shouldn’t even be playing. They need to lean in on the youngsters. Trade cp3, wiggins, looney, gp2 and saric. Try and get picks or maybe a actual center who is athletic. Get a young athletic pg to play off bench. Probably trade Draymond too since he has become redundant. Kuminga and Jackson need all the big minutes now. They just need to cut a ton of salary and convince klay to cut his salary down significantly on this extension and give themselves flexibility for next season.
I wonder what’s going on with Wiggins. He looked like he turned it around after the trade to GS, helped them win a championship, then mysteriously disappeared for part of the year last year. He’s been terrible this year
Had some mental health issues.
The shot
From what I’ve read, he was very close with J Poole. I think the lack of accountability for Green’s punch really changed the team’s chemistry – especially with the younger players – which continues to this day.
On a side note; I haven’t seen much about this but I think with losing Mike Brown to Sacramento the Warrior’s defense has taken a big step back.
Wiggins is a wholesome dude…
That punch would of hit his confidence in the team and in management very very hard…
Excellent insight on The Punch and Mike Brown! Wiggin’s relationship with Poole was one of the reason why he signed for discount. Wiggins was all star starter and just won mba title, yet he was willing to sign for less than Poole. They basically signed at the same time. Poole was the face of the youth movement and had special relationship with Wiseman, Kuminga, Moody, Baldwin, Rollins as well as Wiggins and Looney. Split locker room for sure. Poole was not the only one with issue with Draymond. Kuminga and Dray also had major falling out. It is what it is. It was poorly handled.
Funny thing is that he was so-so all those years in Minnesota and then miraculously had two good years with the Warriors.
Now he’s back to so-so.
Perhaps the two good years was an aberration and his so-so play is his norm? Rather than the other way around?
As a Warrior’s fan, I hope that’s not the case!
Trade Paul, Santos and a 2nd for Vucevic and Carter or Jonas Val, Lewis(maybe) and Larry Nance(flip for cap relief). Waive two ways Jerome Robinson and Guruba. Sign a PG Gortmen or Yuri Collins and sign John Butler or Kai Jones on two ways. Rest and then start Wiggins, give Moody a Kuminga more minutes and less to podz. Problem solved
Yeah, that might get them to the play in.
That’s better than not making it all and Chris Paul acting like the team leader that has done more than anyone. They need to trade Paul for a C. Or trade Joseph, Santos and a pick for Drummond. Get right of Paul!!! Icon please trade Chris Paul
LOL. Why would the Pelicans want to trade Valanciunas at all let alone for Paul and a scrub like Santos? They are a playoff team not a team looking to dump salary and take on an injured player on an expiring contract.
Yeah honestly it’s NO losing a C. They only have two older players starting in CJ and Janos V, Janos is on a expiring and I don’t know if he will be back. NO team is really nice really. If they got Paul, yes half salary dump, leadership and has a past there. NO is pretty young other than Ingram and Herb Jones at 25, Zion 23, Murphy 23, Hawkins 21, Lewis 23 and Daniels 20. If they had a defensive young C and maybe another PG(if you think Daniels and Lewis are it) with all star young talent, veterans on the bench then I think they would be in great shape but yeah the Paul trade doesn’t make sense unless you trade CJ, Santos and lidell for a young C and PG with expiring contracts. Thank you for the reply
Go get Siakam
Podziemski and Jackson Davis and a couple picks plus salary filler. Raptors get their young players and some picks to play with.
Siakam is a 6’9 PF. GS doesn’t need a PF at all. They need a C, plus GS needs to keep their young guys. Siakam to Dallas or Atlanta
No
Dubs need a move the needle type of trade. Shouldn’t they have traded for Miles Turner years ago? They didn’t, they remained undersized and got comfortable. Now they are going through a slump, Wiggins got bitten by the monstars and they no longer scare teams like they used to.
The Monstars got Ben Simmons too. They still have Roy Hibbert’s as well.
Warriors trio want to make last run. If they have their way, Warriors will trade Wiggins, Kuminga, and Moody. The Trio dont really care about the future, only another ring and their contracts. They all feel strongly that with healthy CP3 and GP2 and another scorer, they can make a run. The FO have a big decision to make because both Kuminga and Moody will soon get a big raise. ALL IN or REBUILD??
Without a big center that gives you 30 plus minutes of defense there is not 1 move that can fix the warriors. There is no big center available for trade. So might as well start a rebuild.
The Warriors season is liking watching a car crash in slow motion. I’m here for it with my popcorn.
You’re absolutely right but that’s what the trade deadline is for. Let’s turn the corner on this and change direction.
They deserve it for dealing with Draymond the way they have over the years…
Chris Paul and Santos for Jordan Poole and Mike Muscala
I am not a GS fan really but Trade Paul, Santos and a 2nd for Vucevic and Carter or Jonas Val, Lewis(maybe) and Larry Nance(flip for cap relief). Waive two ways Jerome Robinson and Guruba. Sign a PG Gortmen or Yuri Collins and sign John Butler or Kai Jones on two ways. Rest and then start Wiggins, give Moody a Kuminga more minutes and less to podz. Problem solved. Or just trade Paul and Santos for Poole and Muscala. Trade Paul it’s your only chance at survival. Trade Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is why you suck. Always on the bench injured. Bad luck charm. He is why you all suck.
problem with your trades is that the other team needs to get something back as value too. CP3 value is only a expiring contract. Santos has very little value as only a project for the acquiring team. warriors are in bad situation because besides Thompson or Curry most players have very little value in trades.
I’m sure one of those 3 teams would say yes. I understand what you are saying but expiring contract in veteran leadership of Chris Paul is decent. Why add a PG when they needed a C. Try Joseph, Santos and a pick for Drummond. He just played 12 minutes last game with Vucevic back
Go work it out in 2K and report back
I don’t play games like you kid
Wait did you just suggest trading Paul back to DC for Poole?? Mind blown
I’ll offer Paul and Santos for you, $10 and a bag of chips. Probably a better option than Paul really. Sounds better?
Get ready for the rebuild and give Curry a legit shot at winning his 5th.
Curry and Wiggins for Lowry, Herro, Martin, Bryant, Jovich, Jaquez Jr, the Heat’s ’24, ’26, ’27 firsts and the Lakers 2026 2nd.
Poeltl and Wiggins contracts are close-ish. I wonder if there is a new direction to pursue there with a center.
I have to assume that people keep proposing Wiggins trades to the Raptors for no other reason than that he is Canadian. The Raptors are not dumb – they have seen Wiggins play like garbage and he does not fill a need for them. They’ve got a better Canadian in RJ Barrett and he along with Scottie Barnes take up most of the minutes at SG and SF.
I think they know they can’t get anything back for just wiggens that’s why they include picks and or moody