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Warriors, top of Western conference quiet at trade deadline

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Ah, the NBA trade deadline, where the imaginary meets the real, and dreams are measured against outcomes. The Golden State Warriors did not trade for a new washing machine, like Klay Thompson suggested. But neither could they add a marginal big man capable of eating rotation minutes. Nor were they able to turn junk drawer assets into a roster upgrade.

Everyone is sensitive on this issue. People who are eager for a trade demand action, and those comfortable with the front office’s leadership are equally vociferous in defense of their opinions.

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Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
If your team doesn't make any trades today, it's because the front office is terrible and you could totally do a better job.
3:49 PM ∙ Feb 10, 2022
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Depending on where you personally come down on the spectrum of trusting the front office in Golden State, today was either maddening, or the natural inertia of a built out team with limited fungible assets and three centers out of action (while a fourth plays through a thigh bruise). And between all the injuries and roster balancing issues, the Warriors for sure have some potential areas for improvement.

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Steve Kerr: "We did look small out there tonight."
5:51 AM ∙ Feb 10, 2022
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But no move was to be found.

Were the Warriors holding on to assets too tight? Or were the potential deals all so unfavorable that it’s not worth the risk? No one will every truly know, and that’s the fun/maddening part of all this.

Regardless, the Warriors are back in action tonight as they host the New York Knicks. The hope is to get back on track after getting absolutely blasted in the 4th quarter on their way to a smashing loss at the hands of a Utah Jazz team playing without Gobert.

Thankfully, Golden State the strongest home record in the league; and the Knicks are 11-16 on the road, have lost six straight, and nine out of their last ten games away from home. Angry Warriors are happy Warriors!

On the injury front, Golden State will shuffle Otto Porter back out of the lineup and Klay Thompson back in — plus oh hey look, it’s a backup center!

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Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Nemanja Bjelica will return tonight for the Warriors. Otto Porter is resting. Andre Iguodala remains out. No other notables on the injury report vs Knicks. RJ Barrett is out.
10:32 PM ∙ Feb 10, 2022
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GAME DETAILS

WHO: Golden State Warriors (41-14) vs New York Knicks (24-31)

WHEN: Thursday, February 10th, 2022 // 7pm PDT

WATCH: NBCSBA

Blog Buddy: The Strickland


Big moves in the East; top of the West stands pat

It was a busy trade deadline, featuring lots of little moves, and a major roster upheaval or two. The big news on the day is the trade that sent Ben Simmons and Seth Curry to Brooklyn to join the new look Nets — the latest team that saw their big three era fail to launch.

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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
6:16 PM ∙ Feb 10, 2022
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That trade is surely to shake up the Eastern Conference playoff race, but the top of the West mostly stood firm. The Phoenix Suns made a minor move to add some additional wing depth and the Warriors didn’t make any moves.

The other big deal was a massive four team transaction that sent Serge Ibaka to the Bucks (nice pickup for Milwaukee) — but mostly this looks like a bunch of deck chairs getting rearranged on the Titanic.

The Sacramento Kings made a couple of interesting moves, first sending out promising young talent, Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers and getting back Damontas Sabonis. A high price, but as they say “good goods ain’t cheap. And cheap goods aren’t good.” And then swapping out dissatisfied but and ineffective Marvin Bagley for some players that miiiiiight help?

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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Full trade participants: Kings: Donte DiVincenzo, Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson. Bucks: Serge Ibaka, two future second-round picks, cash. Clippers: Rodney Hood, Semi Ojele. Pistons: Marvin Bagley Jr.
4:54 PM ∙ Feb 10, 2022
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Also, the Portland Trail Blazers finally broke up a backcourt that was fun, but ultimately unable to find any traction at a high enough level to matter. Portland moved CJ McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell to the New Orleans Pelicans. 

In exchange, the Blazers got Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a couple of salary match guys, and some pick considerations, according to the official announcement.  

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Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
New Orleans is on verge of adding an accomplished vet and playmaker as the franchise aims to make postseason. End of an era for the Trail Blazers and their McCollum-Damian Lillard backcourt. Portland worked to acquire assets in McCollum deal and send him to a good situation.
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Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to acquire Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum for a package around Josh Hart and draft compensation, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
3:22 PM ∙ Feb 8, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022

If Wiggins shot his usual 17, we would have won.

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tough one.

Some silver linings, but also felt like this was more of the same. Teams getting better at sticking their attacks into the Warriors weakness.

Post Game: https://dubnationhq.com/p/nope-dubs-fall-short-again

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