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The Golden State Warriors were off to a great start to the season due to the brilliance of Steph Curry. But the Warriors' performances started to decline, going on a six-game losing streak in mid-November highlighted by Draymond Green's suspension.
With a 10-12 record, the Warriors are nowhere near among the best teams in the Western Conference. Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins continue to struggle with their shot, while coach Steve Kerr is still reluctant to play Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.
Chris Paul's acquisition has been a miss, but there's still time for him to be fully incorporated into Kerr's system. As long as Curry plays like an MVP, the Warriors will always have a shot, but they need to make some moves before the trade deadline.
Three realistic trade targets for the Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have several young assets like Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski, who could interest some teams looking to rebuild.
The Warriors can also dangle Klay Thompson, who has an expiring contract, as well as Andrew Wiggins, who might need a fresh start. On that note, let's take a look at three realistic trades for the Golden State Warriors.
#1 Kyle Kuzma
The Washington Wizards are likely heading for a rebuild, considering their horrible start to the season.
The Wizards could start trading players like Kyle Kuzma by Dec. 15. Kuzma is a logical fit with the Golden State Warriors.
Golden State could part ways with either Jonathan Kuminga or Moses Moody plus Andrew Wiggins. Kuzma, and possibly Daniel Gafford, could provide the Warriors a boost on offense and size.
#2 Alex Caruso
Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls could be the most sought-after player in the NBA when trade season finally hits.
Caruso is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and can provide some offense as well. He has the championship experience to help contenders improve their teams.
Caruso would be an upgrade to Gary Payton II, who's out due to an injury. The Chicago Bulls know the demand for Caruso, so he won't be cheap to acquire. The Golden State Warriors might have to trade Jonathan Kuminga or Moses Moody and add a couple of picks to sweeten the deal.
#3 Pascal Siakam
If the Golden State Warriors want to contend for the playoffs, they might have to go big and acquire an All-Star like Pascal Siakam. The Toronto Raptors are likely heading for a rebuild around Scottie Barnes, so trading Siakam before free agency would ensure that they get something in return.
Golden State could offer a combination of Andrew Wiggins, who could be rejuvenated playing at home, with either Jonathan Kuminga or Moses Moody coming as well.
The Warriors could also offer Chris Paul, who has an expiring contract, to help Toronto free up some cap space in the offseason.
