The Golden State Warriors are currently off to a strong start in the 2021-22 NBA season. As of now, the Warriors are on a three-game winning streak, sitting in the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference with a 7-1 record. However, despite having one of the best records in the league, some people think that the Warriors still need more star power on their roster to have a better chance of reaching the NBA Finals and capturing the Larry O’Brien Trophy this season.
Trade For Myles Turner
With the trade assets that they possess, the Warriors would be in a strong position to engage in a blockbuster deal before the 2022 NBA trade deadline. One of the potential trade targets for the Warriors is Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. According to Ben Stinar of Sports Illustrated, the Warriors should strongly consider going "all-in" to acquire Turner from the Pacers this season.
"Turner would be a massive upgrade over Looney, and while Wiseman has serious potential, he is just 20-years-old and does not truly fit into the timeline of Curry, Thompson and Green," Stinar wrote.
On-Court Impact
Turner would be a great addition to the Warriors. He may not be considered a legitimate superstar, but he’s a solid contributor on both ends of the floor. He would give the Warriors a very reliable scoring option under the basket, a decent rebounder, rim protector, and floor-spacer.
This season, Turner is averaging 14.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks while shooting 54.8 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from beyond the arc, per ESPN. Those numbers are expected to further improve once he gets traded to a team that could give him more playing time and a permanent spot in the starting lineup.
Superteam
The successful acquisition of Turner would undoubtedly boost the Warriors’ chances of reclaiming their throne and reviving their dynasty in the 2021-22 NBA season. It would still take time for Turner to familiarize himself with the Coach Steve Kerr’s system but once he meshes well with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors could form another superteam in Golden State.
The core of Turner, Curry, Thompson, and Green would give them a realistic chance of beating any powerhouse team in a best-of-seven series.
Potential Trade Package
The cost of bringing Turner to Golden State won’t be as expensive as targeting Damian Lillard or Bradley Beal, but the Warriors would still need to come up with an intriguing offer to convince the Pacers to make a deal. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the Warriors should be willing to sacrifice James Wiseman, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, if they are serious about acquiring Turner before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.
In the proposed trade scenario, the Warriors would be sending a package that includes Wiseman and Andrew Wiggins to the Pacers in exchange for Turner and Caris LeVert.
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