Trade talks heat up ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
With the 2024 NBA trade deadline looming large, teams are scrambling to bolster their rosters for the final stretch of the season. Among them, the Golden State Warriors stand out as potential movers, with talks swirling around veteran forward Andrew Wiggins ahead of the February 8 deadline at 3:00 p.m. EST.
Wiggins has emerged as a hot commodity in trade discussions, drawing interest from teams across the league, notably the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks. However, his hefty $24.3 million salary presents a significant hurdle in negotiations. For a deal with the Bucks to materialize, it’s likely that Bobby Portis would need to be included—a player Milwaukee might hesitate to part ways with.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks seem more open to a potential trade, with reports suggesting they could offer their 2027 first-round pick as part of a package deal. Such a trade would likely involve sending either Tim Hardaway Jr. or Grant Williams to the Warriors to match salaries.
Wiggins’ performance this season hasn’t lived up to his potential, as evidenced by his career-low scoring average of 12.2 points per game. His minutes have also taken a hit, dropping from an average of 32.2 in the previous season to 27.1 this year. Once a mainstay in the starting lineup for the Warriors, Wiggins has found himself in and out of the starting five, making just 31 starts in 42 appearances so far.
The uncertainty surrounding Wiggins’ future with the Warriors has added an extra layer of intrigue to the trade deadline proceedings. Will Golden State opt to part ways with the veteran forward in search of a roster shake-up, or will they hold onto him in hopes of a turnaround in form? Only time will tell as the clock ticks down to the deadline.
Regardless of the outcome, the NBA trade deadline always brings a flurry of excitement and speculation as teams jockey for position in the playoff race. For the Warriors, the decision regarding Wiggins could have significant implications for their postseason aspirations. Will they make a move to strengthen their roster for a championship push, or will they stand pat and trust in their current lineup to deliver results? All eyes will be on Golden State as the trade deadline drama unfolds.
