The Golden State Warriors, even if they wanted to, couldn’t trade D’Angelo Russell until December 15. That gives them about three weeks before the early February trade deadline, one that will surely have high activity among NBA contenders.
The Warriors, for the first time in the past six seasons, are not true contenders. It’s not because of their talent, though. They have the talent; sadly, it’s just been hit with the injury bug as both Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry have combined to play four games.
Thompson may be out all season after tearing his ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals while Curry broke his left hand and will be re-evaluated in February.