Golden State Predicted As Potential Trade Destination For 6'8" Scoring Wing, Former Warrior

The Golden State Warriors might need some reinforcements at the forward position. Jonathan Kuminga doesn’t seem interested in continuing his career with Golden State, and when he either leaves in free agency or is traded, someone will have to replace him. 

Jake Fischer recently reported that one former Warriors forward could be on the NBA trade block. In response to this report, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey proposed some “Landing Spots for Kelly Oubre If Philadelphia 76ers Trade Forwards.” He named the Warriors as one of the possible Oubre trade destinations. 

“Familiarity is at least a part of why the Golden State Warriors are here.

Oubre played for them during the 2020-21 campaign, when he averaged 15.4 points and 1.6 threes. While the impact metrics from his season in the Bay Area aren't good, the Warriors need more punch off the bench and currently only have nine players under contract.

Fans would likely hope for a little more efficient use of the team's trade exception, but that could make acquiring Oubre relatively easy.

At least in theory, a downhill scoring threat like Oubre should be able to pull some defenses inward and away from shooters like Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield, and Brandin Podziemski.”

The Warriors could certainly use a player like Kelly Oubre. His ability to create his own offense and be a lengthy point of attack defender would fit on the Warriors roster perfectly. Unfortunately, the Kelly Oubre experiment didn’t work so well the first time around. 

Oubre was never really able to figure out the Warriors' pass-first offense. He often made boneheaded decisions, which frustrated the Warriors' coaching staff and fans. The Warriors are better off pursuing someone with a higher basketball IQ to fit into their read-and-react system.