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One prediction for every NBA team at the NBA Trade Deadline

By Corey Rausch

Feb 10, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Golden State Warriors – Hold

This hold will not be from a lack of trying. The prediction is the hold will be reluctant because the Golden State Warriors will be trying to use Kelly Oubre to upgrade the roster. If everything was equal the Golden State Warriors should be calling the New Orleans Pelicans daily to make the swap of Kelly Oubre for Lonzo Ball happen. Imagining Lonzo Ball alongside Stephen Curry and throwing lobs to James Wiseman when he is back in the lineup is tantalizing. The gamble on Oubre was worthwhile but it is not working as well as they would have liked. This would be a home run.

Given that we have pegged Ball for a different destination this is off the table. Bringing in an extra big man would make sense as Wiseman deals with injury but the rental possibilities are less than appealing. Ultimately the most likely outcome for the Golden State Warriors is not pulling off a trade.

light. Related Story. Golden State Warriors: Grading every players first month

There is no need to be hasty. This season became something of a trial run for next year the second Klay Thompson tore his Achilles. Draymond Green has reasserted his value. Andrew Wiggins has fit seamlessly. Curry could be in the running for the MVP and is clearly having fun. With the looming lottery pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves being only top-three protected (though we have already predicted this to stay with Minnesota) the path to another dynasty starts to take shape. There is no reason to rush it.