The Golden State Warriors jumped into the trade frenzy by dealing Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in a massive trade that landed them Chris Paul. Poole's name had been an interesting one to monitor, although Mike Dunleavy insisted they wanted him around for years to come.
But, the Warriors make the move, get rid of his contract and pick, and get veteran point guard Chris Paul in another huge trade by the Wizards. However, Warriors fans have mixed feelings about this deal.
Lmaooooooooo 😫😫😫 https://t.co/H0cwPFcFg7
— The last Windham Hill enthusiast (@jacobjbg) June 22, 2023
👋🏽 @andrewsharp pic.twitter.com/GVPLeDjXf0
— Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) June 22, 2023
omfg
when I asked for veterans I didn’t mean the corpse of a toxic toad https://t.co/Udz9TeNUIO
— feltbot (@feltb0t on Threads) (@feltbot) June 22, 2023
I’m pretty happy I never have to watch him again. But at the price of Chris Paul is INSANE lol woulda been ok with just role player expirings 😭😭😭
— Shohei Ohtani Stan Account (@AndyKHLiu) June 22, 2023
Mike Dunleavy’s first move as GM is to trade for someone more hated than he was.
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) June 22, 2023
Traded Jordan Poole for a 38 year old Chris Paul https://t.co/B69t3fJnUB https://t.co/WVtPPceTvx
— ᴅ ʀ ᴇ ᴡ (@FeelLikeDrew) June 22, 2023
I’m deactivating sorry@warriors trading a 25ppg scorer as a starter for 38 year old
I’m out https://t.co/nDyrNyjLm8— nico (@Utd_nico) June 22, 2023
The drama involving Jordan Poole and the disappointing performance despite the massive contract likely factored into the Warriors moving on from him. Moreover, adding a talented veteran such as Paul is great news for the team, although this is a questionable move as far as the future is concerned.
On the other hand, Draymond Green declined his player option and is entering free agency, so this could help if the team decides to bring him back.
This increases the chances that Draymond returns to the Warriors. There was no way he and Poole were going to be on same team next season. Looks like the choice has been made. https://t.co/0zHp27hBmw
— David P. Samson (@DavidPSamson) June 22, 2023
Dunleavy already needs a mulligan off the first tee https://t.co/us4wrtn5Ux
— Bart Winkler (@BartWinklerShow) June 22, 2023
There really are mixed feelings among Warriors fans. They get rid of Poole nd his contract, but bringing in Chris Paul is an interesting fit for a starting five that features Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson as the guards. Nonetheless, the Warriors are joining in on the trade action, and it will be fun to see Poole as the lead guy in Washington.