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Golden State Warriors GM Gets Honest About Current Trade Talks

The Warriors are looking for ways to improve

Joey Linn

April 30, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) huddles with his teammates before game seven of the 2023 NBA playoffs first round against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 30, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) huddles with his teammates before game seven of the 2023 NBA playoffs first round against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Heading into this offseason, it was reported several places that the Golden State Warriors were expected to pursue a trade that would land Steph Curry an established co-star. Such a trade has yet to materialize, as many of the top trade options have been sent elsewhere. This leaves Golden State likely entering next season with their current roster that includes Steph Curry, but no established second option. 

Speaking with reporters on Friday, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy was asked where trade talks stand currently, and said the team is always looking to get better, but also likes where they are at. 

"We're always looking around the league to get better," Dunleavy said. "Talking with teams, exploring stuff. I like our team, but there’s also some things we can look at to improve it."

Slater recently reported the possibility of Golden State entering next season without having made a big trade, operating with the belief that a deal could happen at any point up until the trade deadline. This is a very risky strategy for Golden State, because as the last two seasons have shown, they could very well be facing an uphill battle in the standings by the time the trade deadline arrives. 

By waiting until the trade deadline, the Warriors would still be facing the same challenges they have faced this summer when it comes to getting a deal done, and with much less time to acclimate their new addition if they were able to pull off a deal. 

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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