Golden State’s summer has been a total bust, to say the least. While many expected the Warriors to make some seismic moves with Steph Curry entering the latter stages of his career, they have mostly just brought back players not exactly expected to be game-changers. This lack of activity has some serious voices pushing for a radical shake-up, including a wild trade proposal that could send Steph packing.
Warriors’ Offseason Woes Have Everyone Sounding The Alarm
Let’s be real, the Warriors front office hasn’t exactly lit up the league this summer. Hoops Habit’s Cal Durrett didn’t pull any punches, writing that the Golden State “failing to improve their roster this summer should come as a massive disappointment to star Steph Curry.” And he’s not wrong! You’ve got a superstar like Steph, and the organization is just… floating? It’s mind-boggling.
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins isn’t holding back either, practically urging Steph to bail! On ‘NBA Today,’ Perkins declared, “Steph needs to be planning his exit strategy from the Golden State Warriors.” He pointed out that the Warriors have been a play-in tournament team for the last four years, and with how stacked the Western Conference is, they’re heading for it again this season. Perkins is straight-up saying Steph can’t “waste any more time hoping and banking that Mike Dunleavy is gonna get it right.” Strong words, but you gotta wonder if he’s speaking what a lot of fans are already thinking.
The Blockbuster Deal That Redefines Golden State’s Future
So, what kind of “exit strategy” are we talking about? Heavy.com’s Adel Ahmad cooked up a proposed four-team trade that’s jaw-dropping. In this scenario, Steph Curry and Garry Harris would head to the Toronto Raptors. In return, Golden State would acquire a trio of young players: RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Drake Powell. On top of that, the Warriors would also snag a 2028 first-round pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2028 from Toronto and Brooklyn.
The Nets would get Jakob Poeltl, Taurean Prince, and Javonte Green, while the Pistons would pick up Terrence Mann. For the Raptors, this is a no-brainer move to add one of the greatest players ever without gutting their entire roster. But for Golden State? This is the kind of move that screams “rebuild.”
A $151 Million Foundation For A Post-Curry Warriors
This proposed trade is all about the future for Golden State. RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Drake Powell combine for $151 million in contracts, and they’re eyed as a promising young trio to build around. This would be the foundation of a new era, one without Steph Curry at the helm. Imagine that. It would officially bring an end to the Curry era, at least for now.
However, there’s a huge caveat: if Steph doesn’t sign an extension before any trade goes down, there’s still a crazy possibility he could return to the Bay Area in free agency. That’s a wild card, right? So, while this trade would be a monumental shift, it doesn’t necessarily close the door on Steph completely. What happens next is going to define the Warriors for years. Is this the real end for Steph in Golden State, or just the start of a wild rollercoaster? Keep an eye out, because this story is far from over.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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