By now, you’ve probably heard that the Golden State Warriors will—probably—trade the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft. This particular subject is something we’ve covered speculatively for nearly a year, dating back to Stephen Curry breaking his hand in October 2019, an injury that banished the Warriors to the league’s basement and ended Golden State’s extended stint as the NBA’s dominant franchise. With Curry and Klay Thompson on the mend and ready to return, Golden State has renewed designs on contention, a number of intriguing trade pieces at its disposal to reshape the roster this off-season, and sits at a juncture of the draft where there should be a trade market, if played correctly.
What Should the Warriors Do With the No. 2 Pick?
