Warriors Trade Idea Lands 2-Time All-Star in Massive Offseason Move

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The Golden State Warriors put up a fight in the NBA Playoffs, but came up short in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Stephen Curry on the sideline due to a hamstring injury, the team simply didn't have enough firepower.
Despite losing to the Timberwolves, the Warriors were able to knock off the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets in the first round. Golden State is a piece or two away from being an NBA Finals contender once again.
With Curry's career slowly winding down, the Warriors could be ultra-aggressive this offseason. One position of need will be finding a legitimate starting center upgrade.
Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on February 27, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on February 27, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Photo byKeeping that in mind, a new trade suggestion has been made for Golden State. It's a trade that would bring in a two-time All-Star at the center position.
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Bleacher Report analyst Andy Bailey has suggested a major move between the Warriors and Chicago Bulls. The trade would bring Nikola Vucevic to the Warriors.
Bailey's trade proposal sees Vucevic, the No. 45 overall pick, and a 2028 second-round pick heading to Golden State in exchange for Moses Moody and Buddy Hield.
In this trade idea, the Warriors would be given up quality back-court depth. Both Moody and Hield played key roles for Golden State during the 2024-25 NBA season. However, the move to acquire a huge center upgrade in Vucevic might be worth it.
During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Bulls, Vucevic played in 73 games for Chicago. He averaged 18.5 points per game to go along with 10.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists, while shooting 53 percent from the floor and 40.2 percent from three-point range.
Vucevic is not a good defensive presence, which is something the Warriors need as well. But, his scoring ability, especially with his three-point shooting, would fit Golden State's offense perfectly. He would also bring top-tier rebounding to the court.
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Moody averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season. Hield, on the other hand, scored 11.1 points per game to go along with 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
This is just an idea at this point. There is no guarantee that the Warriors will have any interest in a trade for Vucevic. He would be an upgrade at center, but would not check every box Golden State needs.
Expect to see the Warriors mentioned heavily in the NBA rumor mill this offseason. They will likely be aggressive as they search to pursue another ring with Curry still leading the way.
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