One of the most impactful and controversial trades of the offseason in the entire NBA was the deal that sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. In a decision that sent shockwaves around the league, the Golden State Warriors acquired Chris Paul from the Wizards, in exchange for Poole, Ryan Rollins, Patrick Baldwin Jr, a 2027 second-round pick, and a 2030 protected first-round pick.
Despite the unexpected nature of this transaction, the newly-minted general manager of the Golden State Warriors, Mike Dunleavy Jr. claimed it was “an easy move.” In a recent interview with the NBC Sports Bay Area’s “Dubs Talk’ podcast, Dunleavy Jr.