{"id":741029,"date":"2026-05-22T12:09:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/741029\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:09:56","slug":"six-golden-state-warriors-trade-targets-best-moves-for-golden-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/741029\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Golden State Warriors trade targets: Best moves for Golden State"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Golden State Warriors<\/a> are moving in the right direction this offseason.<\/p>\n

They swiftly addressed questions looming about the future of head coach Steve Kerr and whether he’d call it quits. Kerr re-signed with the Warriors<\/a> on a multi-year deal that will keep him as the highest paid coach. That was step one. Check.<\/p>\n

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Step two was finding their place in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24. Golden State received the No. 11 pick<\/a>. Check.<\/p>\n

Their next order of business includes scouting talent for upcoming prospects, but also planning package deals as they look to remain active during the offseason, fielding trade offers from other teams.<\/p>\n

Not expected to be included in those trade talks is their No. 11 pick, as the Warriors are eyeing a player that they can develop<\/a>, but also is NBA-ready. However, if it’s a veteran player who can help them win-now<\/a>, then everything \u2013 meaning that pick \u2013 is on the table.<\/p>\n

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“I think we’re in a different place now. Right, there’s no question. And I’ve talked to Mike (Dunleavy, the Warriors GM), I mean, I don’t know the draft, but he feels really strongly that we’re going to get a good player. It could be a 19 year old, it could be someone older,”\u00a0Kerr told reporters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That means to be competitive during trade talks, the Warriors will have to be aggressive in the players they go after, and offer packages that doesn’t completely deplete their team. The Warriors could use a dominant two-way wing or an elite frontcourt player.<\/p>\n

Here’s a list of players the Warriors could look to add this offseason:<\/p>\n

1 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Michael Jordan, Laney High School (NC)<\/p>\n

(ANNE RYAN, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

1 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Michael Jordan, Laney High School (NC)<\/p>\n

(ANNE RYAN, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

2 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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LeBron James, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (OH)<\/p>\n

(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

3 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Kobe Bryant, Lower Merion High School (PA)<\/p>\n

(Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

4 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Stephen Curry, Charlotte Christian School (NC)<\/p>\n

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5 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Power Memorial Academy (NY)<\/p>\n

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6 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, Everett High School (MI)<\/p>\n

(ROBERT HANASHIRO, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

7 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Larry Bird, Springs Valley High School (IN)<\/p>\n

(Rick Stewart, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

8 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Bill Russell, McClymonds High School (CA)<\/p>\n

(Malcolm Emmons, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

9 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Wilt Chamberlain, Overbrook High School (PA)<\/p>\n

(Malcolm Emmons, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

10 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Shaquille O’Neal, Cole High School (TX)<\/p>\n

(Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

11 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Tim Duncan, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal High School (U.S. Virgin Islands)<\/p>\n

(Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

12 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Kevin Durant, Montrose Christian School (MD)<\/p>\n

(Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

13 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Allen Iverson, Bethel High School (VA)<\/p>\n

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14 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Oscar Robertson, Crispus Attucks High School (IN)<\/p>\n

(Malcolm Emmons, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

15 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Elgin Baylor, Spingarn High School (DC)<\/p>\n

(Darryl Norenberg, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

16 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Jerry West, East Bank High School (WV)<\/p>\n

(Manny Rubio, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

17 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Julius Erving, Roosevelt High School (NY)<\/p>\n

(Damian Strohmeyer, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

18 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Moses Malone, Petersburg High School (VA)<\/p>\n

(Rick Stewart, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

19 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Kevin Garnett, Farragut Career Academy (IL)\/Mauldin High School (SC)<\/p>\n

(CRAIG LASSIG, AFP via Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

20 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Charles Barkley, Leeds High School (AL)<\/p>\n

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21 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Karl Malone, Summerfield High School (LA)<\/p>\n

(Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

22 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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David Robinson, Osbourn Park High School (VA)<\/p>\n

(Porter Binks, USA TODAY)\"\"<\/p>\n

23 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Isiah Thomas, St. Joseph High School (IL)<\/p>\n

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24 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

John Havlicek, Bridgeport High School (OH)<\/p>\n

(Tony Tomsic, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

25 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Pete Maravich, Daniel High School (SC)<\/p>\n

(Manny Rubio, Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

26 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Chris Paul, West Forsyth High School (NC)<\/p>\n

(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

27 \/ 28<\/p>\n

Who’s the NBA’s GOAT? 30 players who have the best claim<\/p>\n

Meadowlark Lemon, Wiliston High School (NC)<\/p>\n

(Jack Corn, The Tennessean via USA TODAY Network)\"\"<\/p>\n

28 \/ 28<\/p>\n

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Dwyane Wade, Harold L. Richards High School (IL)<\/p>\n

(Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images)Golden State Warriors trade targets<\/p>\n

These are a handful of trade targets that would make sense to push the Warriors back into postseason contention.<\/p>\n

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Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers<\/p>\n

Pairing Kawhi Leonard with Stephen Curry would give the Warriors a defensive presence that is on the level of Draymond Green, while simultaneously providing them another scorer and go-to option in late-game situations to relieve pressure from Curry. With Leonard expecting $50 million, the wonder is whether the Warriors have the cache to make it happen. One player who made the case?\u00a0Green on his podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks<\/p>\n

Golden State has held discussions with Milwaukee in attempts to acquire Giannis<\/a> Antetokounmpo<\/a>\u00a0around the trade deadline during the regular season, but talks fizzled out. Antetokounmpo\u00a0fits the timeline and positional needs for the Warriors: A two-way player and front court force on the inside. There hasn’t been any reports of an official offer for the swap. In order to make the deal happen, it might take a haul including Jimmy Butler, Brandin Podziemski, the No. 11 overall pick, a 2028 first-round pick, a 2030 first-round pick and a 2032 first-round pick.<\/p>\n

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Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets<\/p>\n

Aaron Gordon is reportedly\u00a0made available in trade talks<\/a> and is being shopped. Gordon and the Warriors haven’t been linked by any reports. It’s just a basketball fit that would benefit both parties. Gordon could give the Warriors, and Curry, a few more years of playoff contention and championship relevance.<\/p>\n

Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers<\/p>\n

The Warriors need an inside presence, especially if they don’t bring back Kristaps Porzingis. Joel Embiid seems to be a name that people want to see in the Bay Area. Former NBA player Jeff Teague said on his podcast Club 520<\/a> that he believes Embiid would be effective for Curry.<\/p>\n

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“I think they might get Embiid,” Teague said. “I can see them getting Embiid. …This is just me thinking out loud. They’re going to trade Draymond (Green) and someone else and go for Embiid. I think so. I’m thinking you gotta make a splash. You can’t get Giannis, you can’t get Kawhi. You gotta get somebody that’s effective for Steph. The only most-available person is Embiid.”<\/p>\n

Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans<\/p>\n

Trey Murphy fits the mold of what the Warriors are looking for in a two-way wing player. The bad news is that the Pelicans have been reluctant to deal him, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson.<\/a> Murphy seems like he’s considered an untouchable asset, but if the Warriors could convince the Pels to change their mind, that would be a great pickup.<\/p>\n

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Michael Porter Jr., Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n

Michael Porter Jr. should not be wasting talent in Brooklyn. He can contribute to a contending team. It’s why the Warriors make sense. Golden State needs someone who adds versatility on the wing. Porter at 6-foot-10 can defend multiple positions, but he’s known mostly for providing floor-spacing offensively and being able to knock down open shots. If the Warriors trade for Porter, they would add a more realistic scoring and shooting option on the wing.<\/p>\n

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