In one of the deepest NBA drafts in recent memory, one of the least-surprising picks was the Golden State Warriors selecting Moses Moody out of Arkansas at #14. The team was long speculated to be interested in what a win-now two-way guard like Moody could do for them in the short term, and with Chris Duarte from Oregon (another name the Warriors were tied to ahead of the draft) going the pick before to the Indiana Pacers, Moody seemed like an inevitable addition. Moody’s a good two-way player, but he lacks shot creation or playmaking abilities beyond his catch-and-shoot capabilities.
Read MoreThe speculation and anticipation around the July 29 NBA Draft can now be put to rest – Golden State kept its No. 7 and No. 14 picks, selecting forward Jonathan Kuminga of the G League Ignite and guard Moses Moody from Arkansas, respectively.
Now, the Warriors have a team to build.
A few mainstays of the 2020-21 rotation have their statuses in flux. Kelly Oubre, whose Golden State career has been rocky at its worst and awkwardly successful at its best, is going to be an unrestricted free agent in the coming offseason.
Read MoreBasketball never stops. The 3rd annual California Classic in Sacramento is nearly here.
Read MoreA significant step towards the Golden State Warriors’ path back to title contention began with tonight’s 2021 NBA Draft. Armed with both the seventh and 14th picks in this year’s draft, Golden State had the ability to alter the roster both immediately and with the future in mind. Yet if you were to weigh whether winning now or investing in the future is more crucial, the former would be the resounding answer.
Read MoreWith the draft now just a few days away, the Warriors are making their final preparations before going into one of the most pivotal points of the offseason. Having both the #7 and #14 picks gives the Warriors plenty of options, and just like a year ago, they can either trade the pick for immediate help or keep the picks and draft players that they hope will contribute both right away and for years down the line.
Read MoreThere have been lots of rumors circulating the NBA that the Warriors’ front office is looking to trade their two lottery picks for a “star” player. While this might be true, it also might not be, especially with Marc Stein’s report this morning that a pre-draft trade is unlikely and a “step too soon.”
While I think Golden State will ultimately flip their picks or drafted players into either a star-caliber NBA player or an excellent NBA vet, it’s looking more and more likely that the Warriors will make their lottery picks, or at least one of them, on draft night.
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