Warriors Trade Targets with 2024 NBA Trade Deadline a Month Away
The Golden State Warriors have rarely, if ever, resembled a championship contender during the 2023-24 NBA season.
Yet, that level still feels at least remotely attainable for this group—though perhaps not without some activity between now and the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
With Stephen Curry incredibly still near the peak of his powers, the Warriors may feel compelled to add a difference-maker during trade season. The following three players would fit the bill for various reasons.
Bojan Bogdanović, Detroit Pistons
Despite getting superstar contributions out of Stephen Curry, the offensive end has, at times, been a grind in Golden State.
Bojan Bogdanović could help change that.
The 6'7" swingman is a skilled scorer who can light the lamp from long range and keep the scoreboard moving inside the arc. He has the basic dribble-pass-shoot combination players need to thrive in this system, but he's also crafty enough to manufacture some of his own scoring chances.
He has managed to maintain his efficient shooting despite having next to no help in Detroit. Slot him alongside a gravitational force like Curry, though, and Bogdanović could find cleaner looks that push his connection rates to career-best levels.
Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn Nets
While the Warriors have an abundance of average-to-good players on the roster, they don't have nearly enough two-way contributors.
Some of their best offensive options are traffic cones on defense. Their top stoppers, meanwhile, often shrink their offensive spacing with shaky-at-best shooting.
Dorian Finney-Smith may not have the deepest bag, but his skills at least reach both ends of the court. He does his best work defensively, where his full-throttle motor and lanky, 6'7" frame allow him to pester point-producers of nearly all sizes and play styles. On offense, he shines as a play-finisher who can launch catch-and-shoot triples or convert scoring chances at the basket.
Three-and-D wings remain one of the most coveted archetypes in the modern Association, so he'd come at a relatively steep price. The Warriors might have a great enough need for that type of player to justify the cost.
Pascal Siakam, Golden State Warriors
If the Warriors decide their roster has flaws that only a star trade could correct, Pascal Siakam may be their best bet to scratch that itch.
Admittedly, he isn't a perfect fit. He has never been the most reliable shooter, and this might be the least threatening he's been from three since securing a starting spot. He is also used to handling more touches than the Warriors may have available for him.
Saying that, though, he's a really good (and sometimes great) player who makes his presence felt in nearly all aspects. He can serve as a go-to scorer or operate as a primary playmaker. He can work either end of a pick-and-roll. He can finish at and above the rim. He can defend just about anyone beyond big-body centers.
Frankly, he might be too good for Golden State to afford, but it feels possible that if the Warriors put their top trade assets on the table, they'd at least get the Raptors' attention. If Golden State chooses to bet on talent above all else, he feels like the most talented player this club might be able to afford.