A wild trade prediction just dropped, saying superstar Steph Curry could be heading to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for a whopping $289 million veteran quartet and three first-round picks. Yeah, you read that right. This is not some casual rumor; it is a full-blown proposal that would completely flip the script on Curry’s future.
The Warriors Are Running it Back, But For How Long?
The Golden State Warriors had a summer that started with some serious noise, going all-in on pursuing both Anthony Davis and LeBron James. But, talk about a gut punch: they missed out on both of those stars. So, what happened next? The offseason went quiet. Real quiet. Golden State ended up largely bringing back the same crew from the last few seasons. NBA writer Jake Weinbach pointed out that “The Warriors are officially running it back despite missing the playoffs last season.” They re-signed Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II this summer. It really makes you wonder if “running it back” is going to cut it, especially after missing the postseason.
Kendrick Perkins Says Curry Needs an Exit Strategy NOW
With the Warriors seemingly content to stick with the familiar faces, many are starting to question what is next for Steph Curry. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins did not mince words on ‘NBA Today,’ stating, “Steph needs to be planning his exit strategy from the Golden State Warriors.” Perkins laid out the cold, hard truth, saying, “Think about it, over the last four years, the Warriors have been in the play-in tournament. And this year, the way that the West is stacked up, they’re gonna be a play-in tournament team again. You can’t waste any more time hoping and banking that Mike Dunleavy is gonna get it right or is gonna make the moves that are needed to make sure that you can compete for a title, especially in a tough Western Conference.” That’s a pretty damning take, and it certainly adds fuel to the trade fire.
The Massive Trade That Could Reshape Two Franchises
If Curry does eventually decide it is time to move on, the Warriors could still get a massive haul. Hoops Habit’s Cal Durrett believes Golden State could send Curry to the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster deal. The proposed trade? Curry and De’Anthony Melton for Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith, and three first-round picks. Durrett admitted it “might not be the return that Warriors fans would hope for, but it might be the most they could reasonably expect.” He pointed out that Reid is an “above-average starting power forward,” and both O’Neale and Allen are “good NBA players and reliable shooters.” This veteran quartet, by the way, comes with contracts that combine for $289 million. For the Hornets, adding one of the greatest shooters ever to their promising young core would instantly give them a proven superstar with championship pedigree. For the Warriors, this move could actually allow them to avoid a full-blown rebuild, giving them four experienced veterans to transition into the post-Curry era.
Whether this wild trade ever happens or not, the talk alone shows us what everyone is thinking about Steph Curry and the Warriors’ future. How much longer can they try to run it back before making a truly massive change?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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