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NBA Trade Idea Pairs $158M Star With Steph Curry on Golden State Warriors

This NBA trade idea is between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans.

Joey Linn

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center. / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Initially expected to pursue another All-Star next to Steph Curry via trade this offseason, the Golden State Warriors have watched several potential candidates land elsewhere.

There were reports about Golden State engaging with the LA Clippers on a Paul George sign and trade prior to his max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Similar reports surfaced about Golden State’s interest in Lauri Markkanen prior to his longterm extension to remain with the Utah Jazz.

Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said, “We've got ways to improve, we'll be aggressive... Does that mean we're definitely gonna do something? No... You gotta have a partner. Making deals in this league can be tough. But the effort and urgency will always be there."

In a recent article, Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale proposed a hypothetical trade idea that sends New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram to Golden State.

"If New Orleans' asking price has dropped low enough, Golden State can live with giving up Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, one of Kevin Looney or Gary Payton II and a 2025 first-rounder," Favale wrote.

Brandon Ingram and Draymond Green
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram (14) against Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green (23) at Chase Center. / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Ingram averaged 20.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 64 games for the Pelicans last season. An All-Star in 2020, Ingram is entering the final year of his five-year, $158M contract.

If the Warriors were to trade for Ingram, they would likely do so with the belief they can re-sign him.

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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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