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Much has been made about the Golden State Warriors' $17.2 million trade exception this offseason. The Warriors can use this exception to add more talent to their star core, but there have been some rumblings that they won't use it unless it's really worth the extra dollars.
Warriors president Bob Myers tried to clear the air about the exception on Wednesday:
Bob Myers on the potential usage of the $17.2 million trade exception: "The mandate's the same. If something makes sense, we'll do it. If it doesn't, we won't…I haven't been told I can't use it. I haven't been told I have to use it."
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 11, 2020
Golden State already has a massive payroll, so adding another hefty salary on top of it might not be in the cards. However, it's worth noting that the recent agreement between the NBA and NBPA helps the Warriors when it comes to paying the luxury tax.
Golden State certainly has a lot on its plate in the forthcoming days. The Dubs currently own the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and there has been plenty of talk surrounding a trade of the pick.
Myers addressed all the trade smoke:
Bob Myers on the ramped up trade talks: "More stuff in the last few weeks, the last few days. But my sense on this stuff is it (gets serious) around Saturday, Sunday, Monday, around the draft."
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 11, 2020
With the Warriors getting Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson back, they're again in win-now mode following an awful 2019-20 campaign. It makes sense that they're looking to trade that No. 2 pick for more proven talent, and that trade exception could come in handy when discussing deals.
Golden State knows an upgrade is needed in the frontcourt, but the franchise could also use another wing. While Andrew Wiggins was acquired in a trade last season, he's not trustworthy just yet. Wiggins is also a candidate to be flipped elsewhere in another trade.
The Warriors are going to be an interesting team to watch in the coming days.
