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The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active during the offseason. Joe Lacob has previously noted how he wants the team to duck under the luxury tax, and the current roster failed to qualify for the postseason. As such, the Warriors front office could explore potential trade opportunities to improve the roster.

According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, one deal that could make sense for the Warriors would be sending Andrew Wiggins to the Toronto Raptors in return for Kelly Olynyk and Jalen McDaniels. Wiggins struggled for consistency last season and may be viewed as a legitimate trade chip.

“The Warriors seem as aware of their spending as ever, as they should be,” Buckley wrote. “They failed to make the playoffs in three of the past five years. That’s a tough fact to marry with their free-wheeling spending style…This deal not only would save them some money—Olynyk and McDaniels will make a combined $17.5 million next season—but it could also widen the rotation with a stretch center (Olynyk) and a three-and-D swingman (McDaniels).”

Olynyk would give the Warriors legitimate size, defense and floor spacing. His skillset would fit well with Steve Kerr’s offensive and defensive system. He could become a legitimate part of the rotation, either in the starting lineup or off the bench. McDaniels defense would also come in handy as the Warriors look to find more balance on both sides of the court.

If Golden State is looking to shed some salary and add depth at multiple positions, a deal like the one Buckley proposes could be a solid option for the front office to explore.

DreamTeam09 wrote:If it was that cheap then yeah you should. I'd rather keep Kelly & offer something different like brown or do a 3way trade. But yeah Wiggins should be a target if he comes cheaply

Zeno wrote:So we are taking on what is viewed as a negative contract for part of the return on a late 1st and an expiring? And we are taking more money this year? That is horrible. Warriors have to pay to do this.

ForeverTFC wrote:I don't trust any source that describes McDaniels as a 3+D swingman

srhcan wrote:

DreamTeam09 wrote:If it was that cheap then yeah you should. I'd rather keep Kelly & offer something different like brown or do a 3way trade. But yeah Wiggins should be a target if he comes cheaply

Warriors need Kelly because he is 6-11 C. Why they would be interested in 6-4 Guard like Brown?

ruckus wrote:

Zeno wrote:So we are taking on what is viewed as a negative contract for part of the return on a late 1st and an expiring? And we are taking more money this year? That is horrible. Warriors have to pay to do this.

Picks need to come back our way to even consider it.

Even though I'm not a fan of the trade as proposed, Wiggins at the 3 in the starting lineup is pretty interesting if he can stay on the court.

IQ, RJ, Wiggins, Scottie, Poeltl looks like a firmly middle of the pack starting 5 with some upside depending on the 3 youngish guys.

GP2 wrote:I would do unspeakable things to get rid of McDaniels.