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Warriors Player Reveals Message From Owner Amid Trade Rumors

The Golden State Warriors kept Brandin Podziemski off limits in Paul George and Lauri Markkanen trade discussions

Joey Linn

Apr 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts with Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) after losing his shoe during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts with Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) after losing his shoe during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Based upon several reports, one of the biggest reasons the Golden State Warriors were unsuccessful in their trade pursuits of Paul George and Lauri Markkanen was their unwillingness to deal Brandin Podziemski.

While it is unclear if the inclusion of Podziemski would have landed either of those players, it is reasonable to assume the young guard being left off limits ended any possibility of a deal getting done.

Despite seeing his name in these rumors, Podziemski was not worried, as both the Warriors front office and ownership let him know he was not going anywhere. During a recent interview with Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Podziemski revealed his conversation with Joe Lacob amid these trade rumors.

“He told me, ‘You don’t have anything to worry about. You’re a priority here,'” Podziemski said. “I appreciate that, being a rookie and going into my second year, hearing that from such a prestigious organization. It feels good. I’m wanted somewhere. So, I appreciate them.

Podziemski added, “They could keep me in the dark until a trade is done. But Mike and Joe were transparent from the draft to the Paul George situation to the Markkanen situation.”

The Warriors have high expectations for Podziemski which is why they were comfortable leaving him off limits even in deals that would land them an established star-level player.

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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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