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Apr 1, 2022·edited Apr 1, 2022

Two-Way Wiggs. The "Two-Way" is for: their are two ways to look at him. You can go deep into the numbers (like on/off) and show that Wiggs is a Net Zero, having little or no impact on team wide numbers across the board, good or bad. You can look at other numbers (like lineups) and see that he is in 75% of the best 3-4-5 man lineups, reminding one of the ground on a 3-prong plug. Yeah, the plug will still work without it, but it's a safety feature. He has been on the floor with the Dubs winning a lot and losing a lot, but rarely do we speak of him as the guy that won or lost the game.

The question is, will he be a Warrior in 2022-2023, especially considering the Warriors Salary Cap issues moving forward? Imo, this is why he will be moved.

1. Dubs still invested in the core. For good or bad, Curry-Klay-Dray are playing through 2023-2024.

2. Dubs aren't moving off Wiseman, JK or Moody.

3. Dubs will give Poole a nice extension.

4. Dubs will likely retain Looney.

5. Dubs will retain GP2

Curry-Poole-Klay-Moody, playing 36 min a game each would cover point-2guard-small forward positions. Klay & Moody are well suited to play the small forward position and Poole's ascendance makes this decision simple. JK can also log time in at small forward in some big lineups.

Moving forward I think the team will look like this.

1. the Old School: Curry-Klay-Dray-Loon

2. new kids on the block: Poole-Wiseman-JK-Moody

3. must have: GP2

4. would really really really like to keep: OPJ

5. 2022 1st round pick playing ping pong with the G-League.

6. Is their any room left in the elevator? last minute adds if there is room: D Lee & JTA

Plus what comes back on a return from trading Wiggs. I would be looking for some combination of draft capital and 1 or 2 good rotation players to round out the roster.

Lastly, Warriors need to find ways to beef up their G-League team. Our two-way players need to be more impactful and the pickings were pretty slim this year.

In my mind, given the team's salary issues, Wiggins is the odd man out. Buy low, sell high. He will only make it a touch decision if he shows out in the playoffs. But does anyone expect that?

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Apr 1, 2022Liked by Eric Apricot, Daniel Hardee

I'm feeling a little less Gold-Blooded than Mr. Hardee at the moment, but I will say, it is always incredible watching Draymond singlehandedly erase transition opportunities. Multiple times in a game, whether it's a 1-on-3 or a less disadvantaged transition play, he somehow splits the difference in a way that denies the basket—or often dissuades the shot attempt entirely—on plays that look at first like a guaranteed easy score. Once in a while I see someone else hustle and get back in transition but no one else on any team so often successfully stops a transition play from even happening.

One of these days it would be cool to see an E1P of Draymond's transition defense.

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Lakers got a game tomorrow after playing in Utah tonight. They go up against the Pelicans in LA.

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Jazz beat the Lakers 122-109 and snap their five-game losing streak. They take the #5 spot of the West and are tied with the Nuggets with a 46-31 record. Lakers fall to the #11 spot with a 31-45 record.

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Watch CP3's head, the 'under and up' move into Wiggs jaw... makes me want to hang him by the nose!

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Come on Lakers. You can do it!

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A Nets vs Bucks series (or even a Sixers vs Nets series) might be the greatest first round series since We Believe.

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Bulls beat the Clippers 135-130 in overtime.

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Oof. DeRozan had a chance to win the game for the Bulls by making three FTs in a row, but he missed the last one. Game heads to overtime.

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Bucks beat the Nets in overtime 120-119.

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Pistons beat the 76ers. Wait, what?

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Totally random question but, did the Bulls retire number 45 for Jordan, too? Has anyone worn it for them since then?

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Mar 31, 2022·edited Mar 31, 2022Liked by Duby Dub Dubs

Do you guys think Klay doesn't push it beyond what is needed come Playoffs as he is now? I believe he will be smart about it especially with Steph on the floor. He is pushing it hard right now (on O and D) because he wants to be ready for Playoffs in a hurry.

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Mar 31, 2022·edited Mar 31, 2022Liked by Daniel Hardee

Either Suns were playing at our level (so to say) and Cam+McGee > Steph OR Suns don't scare me like Grizz. We beat Suns both at home and road. So guys should feel more confident.

Bring on Suns in Rnd#2.

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Ayton... big for nothing when Draymond is guarding him.

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Mar 31, 2022Liked by Daniel Hardee

Suns … meh.

Again, Patrick: only bring us news that actually affects our chances. :-)

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