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Warriors to test trade market for Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins

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Warriors reportedly will test trade market for Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins. This is not surprising news, but with the Warriors struggling and more than one trade away from contending, questions about their next move have been raised. The Warriors will test the trade market for Chris Paul and Andrew Wiggins — and even Klay Thompson is not off the table, The Athletic’s Shams Charania said on FanDuel’s Run It Back. “They’re gonna take calls on Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul. Could they get interest even on a guy like Klay Thompson? I think those are very much open conversations for the Warriors. They have to be open-minded.”
Source: NBC Sports

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Aaron Wiggins on if they’re any different feelings towards playing games like these: “You could feel a different atmosphere. I wouldn’t say the feeling of the game is any different though.” – 11:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Defenses respecting Aaron Wiggins’ shot flying out to him, he zips a pass to the open Lu Dort because of it. Does not result in an assist but a really heads up play by Wiggins and also showing how the NBA is coming around on him. He gets a BEAUTIFUL step through move to go. – 9:58 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lineup to start the fourth:
Josh Giddey
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
OKC had a strong close to the third, looking for a fast start to the fourth. – 9:47 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i need to know aaron wiggins’ daily vitamin and caffeine regimen, STAT – 9:43 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Fantastic pass by Cason Wallace to Aaron Wiggins for a three in the corner. Ben discussing on LOT how Wallace can do more on ball as the season goes on, and he certainly has this week. That was sweet driving baseline and kicking it out. – 9:40 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That is such tough timing on that awkward bounce from Vasilije Micic’s miss; Aaron Wiggins timed it perfectly for a putback. – 8:43 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Vasilije Micic in the game to start the second:
Vasilije Micic
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 8:37 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Trade rumors update: Warriors will test market for Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins
We also talk Kyle Lowry, Jarrett Allen and more.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/trade… – 7:32 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Warriors plan to gauge the trade market for Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul, per @ShamsCharania.
Klay Thompson is also a candidate for Golden State to openly take calls on to see what they could receive in a potential deal. pic.twitter.com/eGx3VUJdsn – 12:07 PM

More on this storyline

The list of players who are in the pool reads like a list of NBA All-Stars: Stephen Curry and Chris Paul from Golden State, along with Damian Lillard, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, De’Aaron Fox, LeBron James, Kahwi Leonard, Bobby Portis and Jayson Tatum, all are being considered for the roster. Green obviously was disappointed in not being selected but understood the process. “I’ve played in two more Olympics than I thought I would play in, which means I’ve got two gold medals than I ever thought I’d have,” Green said. “I’ll be alright.” -via NBC Sports Bay Area / January 30, 2024
Paul started off speaking about his personal rivalry with Redick in college. “So in college, me and JJ couldn’t stand each other. We got in a fight, got into it. And I’ll never forget. I was standing in my closet in L.A. when Doc Rivers hit me and told me we had a chance to get JJ Redick. And when I say I ain’t like JJ, I could not stand JJ. And as soon as Doc said it, I said, ‘Let’s get him.’ Because I know guys that are competitors, we got a lot alike,” -via Clutch Points / January 28, 2024
Scotto: The Warriors view Chris Paul as more than just an expiring contract. They do feel that he’s a key part of what they’re doing. In the minutes he’s played, he’s played pretty well for a guy that’s 39. He’s expected to return sometime around the All-Star break in that range. -via HoopsHype / January 26, 2024
The disorganization of the final possession ended up costing the Warriors. But the gain is revealed in hindsight. Because unlike any time before, when weighing the options of what the Warriors should’ve done, a viable alternative was for Kuminga to just go. “That’s my li’l bro, man,” Andrew Wiggins said. “I tell him all the time, ‘No one can stop you, bro. You’re too strong. Too fast. Too good with the basketball.’ And every day he’s getting better and better. His shot is getting better. His handle. Passing. He’s getting to the rim at will. That’s why I tell him he’s that guy and to keep going.” -via The Athletic / January 27, 2024
The answer is not a lot, according to NBA insider Marc J. Spears, who recently joined ESPN’s NBA Today to discuss the Warriors’ potential options. “Wiggins, I was told by a GM, there’s not a value for Wiggins right now,” said Spears. “Although you could package him and [Jonathan Kuminga] together, you could package Kuminga and [Chris Paul] to make it happen, but the Warriors desperately need to make a trade.” -via Clutch Points / January 13, 2024