The Golden State Warriors are nearing the end of their dynasty. While Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are still playing, with Curry still playing at an elite superstar level, time is passing quickly.
Neither player is getting any younger. There is a chance that Curry and Green only have a couple of years left to play in the NBA.
With that being said, the Warriors need to start building for the future while still trying to win now. Or, they could go all-in on winning now and bringing another championship home with Curry being the franchise face.
Keeping that in mind, a new update has been given about Golden State that could help the team make a major trade at some point in the near future.
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Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report has named Golden State’s 2028 first-round pick as one of the top trade assets currently in the NBA. He explained why he believes that in a recent article.
“By the 2027-28 campaign, all that’s left on the books will be the final year of Moses Moody’s contract and a player option for Buddy Hield. This club could completely bottom out, and the chance of that happening locks this pick onto the list,” Buckley wrote.
That is a very interesting take, but one that makes a ton of sense. Teams could have high interest in that pick and be willing to part ways with one of their current win-now players in order to acquire it.
Last season, the Warriors made the playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. They pulled off an upset over the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round. Unfortunately, their season came to an end in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Curry went down with a hamstring injury in Game 1. Golden State took that game, but lost the next four without its superstar point guard on the court.
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Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, Curry, Green, and Jimmy Butler will be the primary leaders for the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga may or may not be back and there are some talented pieces throughout the roster.
Perhaps Golden State could consider pursuing a big trade using that valuable 2028 first-round pick. Or, it’s possible that the Warriors choose to hold onto it and use it themselves.
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