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Golden State Warriors: 5 Potential Trade Targets

By Gerald Bourguet

Feb 7, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) during the second quarter during the second quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) during the second quarter during the second quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 3, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Josh McRoberts (4) reacts after fouling Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Hawks won 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Miami Heat

Would the Miami Heat be willing to give up Josh McRoberts for a package like Jason Thompson and a future second round draft pick? If so, this deal would be a potential steal for the Warriors…depending, of course, on how you feel about McRoberts’ chances of overcoming his recent injury problems to become a productive NBA player again.

In 2013-14, McRoberts had the best season of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 36.1 percent from three-point range. The Warriors wouldn’t necessarily add him for his three-point marksmanship, but the defense, passing ability and all-around intangibles he’d bring to the table would make him a good fit.

So far this season, McRoberts hasn’t had much of an impact in Miami. He’s only played in 25 games, averaging 3.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 14,7 minutes per game. He only played in 17 games last year due to injury problems and at age 28, he’s not getting any younger.

But McRoberts could just need a fresh start somewhere else now that he’s back on the court, and Thompson and a second-rounder would be an extremely cheap price to pay for a player who could still be useful in the right environment.

However, there’s also the unavoidable risk that McRoberts’ career will never be the same. Though he’s only owed $5.8 million next season (with a $6 million player option for 2017-18), another two years of a player who might be washed is something the Warriors would want to avoid, especially as they try to keep their options open for Kevin Durant this summer.

With the trade deadline a mere eight days away, there isn’t enough time for McRoberts to convince the Warriors or anyone else that he’s still got plenty left in the tank. Miami may also prefer to see if McRoberts can get back to form rather than deal him now for an unappetizing package centered around Thompson and a future second-rounder.

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