Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Warriors
Quite simply, the Warriors need help if they are going to compete this season. Andrew Wiggins could help, but DeMar DeRozan would be able to come in and immediately provide more consistent offensive firepower.
Not to mention, in addition to DeRozan’s scoring ability, he only has one year left on his contract. Moving on from Wiggins’ bad contract would help the Warriors look to make moves next offseason. Rumors have connected them to pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo if he tests free agency.
If the Warriors were to acquire DeRozan, they would trot out a very dangerous starting lineup. Stephen Curry, DeRozan, Kelly Oubre, Draymond Green, and James Wiseman would be very competitive.
Golden State needs to find a way to focus both on this season and on next offseason. Trading for DeRozan would check both of those boxes.
Wiggins may be the better player, but DeRozan is a great fit, would make a good impact this season, and would give the Warriors more financial flexibility. There’s nothing not to like about this trade for Golden State.
