Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
Sure. Haven’t the Warriors had their fun? We’re joking. Sort of.
The truth is, the Warriors have arguably had a little too much fun. Soon, this roster is going to be entirely unaffordable.
This deal offers some relief. Nurkic’s contract expires one year before Wiggins, and it’s got a significantly lower average annual value. That’s part of the equation here.
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On the other hand, Wiggins is a reasonably young, elite 3-and-D wing. The Warriors shouldn’t move him just for cap relief.
That’s why they’re getting a pair of first-round picks here. If they’re lucky, one of them will land third overall.