The Golden State Warriors have been involved in trade chatter and rumors ahead of the deadline despite their standing as the second-best team in the league, record-wise. Some of the speculation has focused on the Warriors' frontcourt situation, as forward Draymond Green is currently sidelined with a calf injury while projected starting center James Wiseman has yet to play in a game this season due to rehab of surgery on his meniscus. However, recent rumors via The Athletic reveal the reasons why the Warriors don't intend to add a center.

Reason number one, per The Athletic.

It begins with the 15 players the Warriors currently have on the roster, all locked into guaranteed deals the rest of the season since the non-guarantee deadline has passed. They are hesitant to add to the tax bill, value continuity and don’t intend to sacrifice wing depth to shore up what they believe is a short-term problem.

The Warriors are reluctant to part ways with the likes of Gary Payton Jr., who has been an excellent scorer off the bench, or Nemanja Bjelica, who has provided solid floor-spacing, for the services of a center.

The article, a fascinating look into the Warriors' thinking about their center position, goes on to mention that Golden State doesn't see the urgency in making a move at center, given their record and the fact that Green will return this season. There's also the potential return of Wiseman, though the young center remains without a definite timetable for a return.

Not only that, but the strong play of center Kevon Looney, whose defense has been an underrated part of the Warriors' strong unit, has made them think twice about adding a big man.

Given the logic of these rumors, it makes sense for Golden State to avoid a roster shake-up in pursuit of a center.