Golden State Warriors Receive: F/C Anthony Davis
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Jordan Poole, C Mo Bamba, F Jonathan Kuminga, 2027 First-Round Pick (GSW), 2029 First-Round Pick (GSW), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Damian Lillard
On the other hand, rebuilding isn’t even an option for everyone.
Look at the Los Angeles Lakers. They cannot plausibly rebuild at the moment. This team owes its next two first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans.
They’ve got to find a way to stay competitive.
By contrast, the Golden State Warriors could rebuild – but why would they? This team is one season removed from an NBA title. The Warriors would be ill-advised to blow it up now.
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All told every team in the league is in a different situation. All they can do is weigh the pros and cons that are in front of them, and make decisions accordingly.
Is this a good decision for the Warriors?