Warriors forward/center Draymond Green is out indefinitely due to calf and back issues and second-year big man James Wiseman still doesn’t have a set timetable either as he makes his way back from a pair of knee surgeries. However, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic that Golden State has no plans to add another center to its roster via trade or free agency.
The Warriors have a full 15-man roster, so they’d have to waive one of their current players in order to sign another big man. As Slater explains, the team values continuity, isn’t interested in sacrificing depth on the wing, and isn’t especially eager to further increase its record-setting tax bill. Golden State also views its lack of center depth as a short-term issue, with Green and Wiseman expected to return at some point.
Kevon Looney‘s durability this season has helped ease any concerns the Warriors have about the center spot, Slater observes. The seventh-year pro has battled injuries in recent seasons, but is one of just two Warriors players (along with Nemanja Bjelica) to appear in all 47 of the club’s games so far. Looney’s name hasn’t even shown up on the injury report at all.
“I actually feel better than I ever did,” Looney said. “In years past, I don’t know if could’ve played a back-to-back, played 20-plus minutes. But now I feel great, feel confident, my body’s been responding pretty well.”
As Slater writes, Paul Millsap drew interest from the Warriors in the offseason and is very much available again, so if the club wanted to pick up another frontcourt player, he’d be an option. But at this point, there’s no sign that any move is in the cards.
If looney gets hurt in the next 1-2 weeks for an extended period of time, Warriors are in big trouble
They seem to have learned nothing from their Beatdown by the Bucks a few weeks ago. Once Looney got into early Foul Trouble, the defense fell apart.
Giannis, Portis, and Brook Lopez are 3 quality Big men that we’ll need to contend with.
And asking Draymond to continue guarding Big Men when he returns from his current Back injury, is irresponsible and playing with fire.
But fine, continue to invest both of your 2-Way Contracts on MORE GUARDS, when you already have 6 guards on the big league Roster ( Curry, Klay, Poole, Moody, Payton, Lee ).
One of those 2-Way Contracts should go towards signing a young Big man, as Insurance, in case Looney starts breaking down. Gillespe, Kabengele, Oturo. Their are young Bigs available.
Trade Kuminga,Wiseman and a pick for Turner or anyone since they dont even give them touches anyways
thats a big overpay.
I would do:
GSW gets Sabonis and Goga Bitadze
Indy gets Moody, Wiseman, picks
Why would they trade for Turner when he has a stress fracture in his foot.
There is no way that Warriors will get to semifinals with Looney as center. Wiseman hasnt played for a long time and do not have the experience necessary for the big role. So, they dont need another center for backup, they need one to be the first choice and have Looney and Wiseman as second and third choice. Very good for team values but not good enough to win in playoffs.
I don’t care about this midseason slump I believe Warriors will win it all this year.
Almost ready to call Wiseman a bust at this point.
this is why 2K exists so fans like you can be GMs
How can GSW extend his #2 rookie contract over Kuminga who is already tuffer, craftier etc..?
If Dray injury goes on, GSW have to make a move on the trade market and Wiseman is a potential asset.
Put Klay Thompson at Center I’m sure any role he can shoot more will
Make him happy