Joey Linn
Before the game at the Smoothie King Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) was present. / Stephen Lew-Depictions In this narrative: The Golden State Warriors were initially anticipated to target another All-Star in the offseason by trade, but a number of prospective players have chosen to play elsewhere. Prior to Paul George signing his max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, there were rumors that Golden State was in talks to sign and trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Similar rumors concerning Lauri Markkanen’s interest from Golden State circulated before he signed a long-term contract extension with the Utah Jazz.
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy told reporters on Thursday, “We’ll be proactive, we have ways to improve… Does that imply that we will take action? No, you must be in a relationship. Making trades in this league might be tricky. However, the work and urgency won’t go away.” Dan Favale of Bleacher Report recently put out a fictitious trade proposal that would send Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans to Golden State. “If New Orleans’ asking price has dropped low enough, Golden State can live with giving up Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, one of Kevin Looney or Gary Payton II and a 2025 first-rounder,” Favale stated.
At Chase Center, Brandon Ingram (14), a small forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, takes on Draymond Green (23), a center for the Golden State Warriors. / Kelley L. Cox-Imagn Pictures Ingram played 64 games for the Pelicans last season, averaging 20.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. Ingram, who was named an All-Star in 2020, is nearing the end of his $158 million, five-year contract. The Warriors would probably deal for Ingram if they thought they could re-sign him.
