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Upgrade the inside line! US media sends Warriors 3 for 1 real trading plan: Sell Moody s TJD+ in the first round to chase Okonggu

12:01am, 7 June 2025Basketball

Upgrade the inside line! After Curry was eliminated in the second round due to injury, the US media "fadeawayworld" gave the Warriors a 3-for-1-for-1-for-reinforcement insider. Through this transaction, the Warriors sold Moody's and TJD+ in the first round to chase Okonggu.

The Warriors' reinforcing goal was clear

After getting Butler in the mid-season trade, the Warriors rebounded strongly to the playoffs, and eliminated the Rockets in the first round of the Black Seven to reach the semi-finals, but they were eventually eliminated due to Curry's injury problem.

ESPN famous reporter Shams also revealed at the first time that the Warriors will actively strengthen in the offseason and continue to build a lineup around the three core cores of Curry, Butler and Dream Chasing.

also pointed out that the Warriors' primary goal is to introduce an organizational wing or defensive center.

US media sends 3-for-1 trading plan

To this end, the US media "fadeawayworld" gave the Warriors a realistic 3-for-1 trading plan to complete targeted reinforcement for the inside. The potential trading plan is as follows: Okonggu;

Hawks get: Moody + TJD + 26 first round pick. As a short inside player, Okonggu's role has been further improved this season, and his average game data has also increased to 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks.

Compared with the comprehensive improvement of data, what is most worth noting is that Aokonggu has made great progress in projection, and his average three-point shooting average has increased to a career high of 2 times.

Although the three-point shooting percentage is only 32%, it is difficult to be regarded as a reasonable outside threat, for a young center who is only 24 years old and can steadily increase the full data output by getting more opportunities, he is completely worthy of the expectations of the Warriors.

Especially considering Cole's employment strategy and the Warriors' potential retaining difficulties this summer.

Judging from the playoffs, TJD has no longer gained the trust of Cole and can only appear in garbage time because he does not have spatial attributes and lacks advantages in body shape, so it is not a pity to be sent away.

In contrast, rookie Post was reused by Cole, the only reason is that he has space attributes, which can allow Butler to leave the space to attack the inside, while another veteran center Looney provides the size and confrontation the Warriors need.

However, Looney's contract is about to expire, and unless he is willing to stay at the team for a minimum salary, the Warriors are likely to let him go.

In this way, except Post, the Warriors' inside will face the dilemma of no one available, and introducing Okonggu in 3 for 1 is undoubtedly a good choice to upgrade the lineup.

On the one hand, the spatial attributes he showed meet the requirements of Kerr's tactical system. On the other hand, the transition from Okonggu's defense switching ability and excellent athletic ability will target the end of the offensive eating cake, especially when Kumingjia is likely to leave the team.

The most important thing is that the Warriors did not pay much in this deal and were able to continue to complete large-scale signings in the future.

Even if one first round pick is sent away, the Warriors can pack up to 2 first rounds and 3 first round swaps, as well as players such as Kumingga (sign first and then exchange), Payton Jr., Looney and other players further solve the shortcomings of insufficient wing defense and projection.

As for Moody, another player sent away in the transaction, it would be a pity to pack him and send him away before the start of the playoffs this season. However, as he gained a bigger role in the playoffs, he shot a 33.3% three-point shooting percentage and gradually lost Cole's trust. Even if he was not sent away in this transaction, he would most likely become one of the top spots in the Warriors' other deal.

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