"LaVine has thrived when he has called his own number this season, shooting 49.5% and notching 116 points per 100 possessions on iso plays, which put him in the league's 91st percentile," the ESPN report highlighted while explaining the rationale for why the Warriors should make the trade.

Head coach Steve Kerr has been trying to keep Steph Curry's minutes down this season, but they needed him for the win.

Warriors: With Draymond Green (illness), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Kyle Anderson (hamstring) missing from the frontcourt, the Warriors built a 26-5 lead behind an 8-for-12 start from 3-point range. This was a had-to-have-it performance for a team Green recently said lost its soul.

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry shares his thoughts on trade rumors after win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

As such, the lack of All-Star-level talent, especially in their prime, has become a glaring hole in the Warriors' roster construction. Right now, they have young and developing players who could become stars and two aging veterans hoping to continue challenging during the twilight of their careers.

The 2024-25 Golden State Warriors are not a serious championship contender. That is the message, and acknowledgment coming from Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr.

The Golden State Warriors have become one of the most talked-about teams in the NBA this season, and it hasn’t always been for the best reasons. After a hot start, the Warriors have regressed mightily and are now battling for a play-in spot in the Western Conference as the season approaches its halfway point.