Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, the Warriors have less win-now motivation to do this deal. After all, they’re trading the best player in it. 

In all likelihood, that is. At the same time, who knows what they might unlock in Toppin? In fact, that could be the key to this deal for Golden State. 

After all, the Warriors are partly motivated by finances here. They’re getting off of Poole’s deal before his extension kicks in. Sure, they’re absorbing Fournier, but he’s more affordable. 

If Toppin unlocks some potential, he could be Draymond Green’s long-term replacement. That could allow the Warriors to move him before his upcoming contract negotiations.

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On the other hand, if Toppin doesn’t deliver, the Warriors are still getting a pair of first-round picks here. 

In time, they may use them to trade for a star of their own.