Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren Could Become Warriors Targets

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The Golden State Warriors are entering this season with a lame duck roster holding almost no realistic chance at contending for the NBA Championship. However, next season will see more flexibility for the franchise to go after better talent due to expiring contracts. An ESPN report about the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder could see the Warriors having a chance to trade for one of their top three stars.

Ben Golliver of ESPN reported this scoop about the Thunder after this season:

“Oklahoma City will shift from a big three to a big two because of second apron concerns. The Thunder preserved their star trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Holmgren this summer by executing a series of cap-clearing trades, but more financial pain awaits next offseason.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s salary will spike in the 2027-28 season, forcing the Thunder to make sharp cuts to their supporting cast or consider moving Williams or Holmgren. Constructing a new-and-improved version of the 2012 James Harden trade would help Oklahoma City maintain its depth and remain focused on its long-term sustainability.”

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