The Golden State Warriors are reportedly sending combo guard Brad Wanamaker to the Charlotte Hornets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The Hornets are acquiring Golden State's Brad Wanamaker, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 25, 2021
Even though the 3 p.m. ET deadline has technically passed, a number of moves tend to come through shortly thereafter. Might this particular deal hint at another transaction yet to come?
The Warriors had signed Wanamaker this past offseason after the former Pittsburgh star proved himself a valuable asset in Boston.
Wanamaker had been a nice bench playmaker for the C's, averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds in 71 games despite playing under 20 minutes per contest. He was especially reliable as a big and physical guard who could defend multiple positions.
But the 31-year-old simply wasn't as effective in Golden State. Wanamaker was shooting a porous 35 percent from the field and just 21.3 percent from beyond the arc on 1.6 attempts per game. He was still a capable assist man but provided little value in Golden State's backcourt.
The Hornets will likely plug Wanamaker in as a reserve guard who can soak up minutes in the absence of star rookie LaMelo Ball. Much of that time will be consumed by Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham, but Wanamaker has value in that he can play either guard spot while Ball heals.
Golden State winded up doing more selling than buying, though they barely did anything at all.
The Warriors had been rumored to be pursuing Philadelphia 76ers veteran swingman Danny Green, but it doesn't look like the Dubs added much. Kelly Oubre Jr. also appears to be staying put.
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