As the Golden State Warriors prepare for the NBA Finals, they probably aren’t thinking about potential blockbuster trades this summer.
That’s not going to stop us from doing the same.
Sometimes, the rich get richer. Even if the Warriors do win the NBA championship this season, that doesn’t prohibit them from upgrading their roster this summer. In fact, that may be the smartest decision they could make.
After all, much of the rest of the league is likely to do the same. The Dallas Mavericks will likely pursue a co-star for Luka Doncic. The Milwaukee Bucks will have Khris Middleton back.
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Teams like the Lakers, Pelicans, and Trail Blazers figure to be more competitive. Even back-to-back trips to the Finals are far from guaranteed.
Acquiring a star player like Julius Randle could make them more likely. Here are two big trade ideas that have the Golden State Warriors doing exactly that.