As the Golden State Warriors have publicly sought a solution to their hole at the five-spot this offseason, rumors have swirled heavily around their interest in veteran center Al Horford.
Yet, until that deal is closed, nothing is certain, and a recent mock trade published by Sports Illustrated has the Warriors moving in a surprising direction, acquiring young center Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets in an effort to shore up their roster.
While Horford, 39, would provide a veteran presence to Golden State on both ends of the floor, a move for a younger player could provide them with a boost to their already aging core, therefore making this proposition an intriguing thought at the very least.