Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal 

The Warriors have decided to sign Hayes as a restricted free agent, so this deal is subject to Hayes’ market as a restricted free agent. 

If someone wants to give him $20 million or more, they should pass. In contrast, he might make sense for them at $15 million if he is available. 

In the end, for the Dubs, financial management is an important part of this deal. They’re moving away from a big contract for a smaller one in Hayes, a rookie contract for Daniels, and a first-round pick in place of that big contract. 

It just so happens that that is also a fair value. Aside from Hayes being a solid, athletic big man, Daniels is a player who has tremendous potential. As a player, he is a Swiss army knife of a player, who has the ability to excel in every aspect of the NBA game.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors & New Orleans Pelicans Updates

It’s possible that the Warriors will have to move Poole if a quality first-rounder is thrown in. Regardless of the fact that trading the best player as part of a deal might not be part of their typical business model.