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The Golden State Warriors missed out on Pascal Siakam despite rumors claiming they were targeting the forward. Luckily for them, the market has a lot of frontcourt depth that they can explore before the trade deadline. There have been rumors that the Warriors are willing to trade Andrew Wiggins this season. Wiggins hasn't been effective, so the front office is reportedly ready to make moves.
The Golden State Warriors must now determine which players they should consider in exchange for the former top pick.
The Golden State Warriors are hesitant to trade their young frontcourt
According to reports, the front office isn't willing to include Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody in any trade.
Although there's still a possibility that the duo could get traded, the team has "shown little indication" of doing so.
Kuminga is averaging 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists this year. Moody has been stellar as well, with 8.7 points and 3.1 rebounds.
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Here are five forwards the Golden State Warriors are targeting after missing out on Pascal Siakam:
#5 Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons is often injured and doesn't offer much on the offensive end. However, Golden State needs size, and Simmons can provide just that.
At 6-foot-10, the Australian guard-forward can play anywhere inside the paint and still be an effective facilitator. The Warriors can also match Simmons' salary with that of Chris Paul, who has been on the sidelines since Jan. 7.
#4 Grant Williams
Getting a versatile player is a requirement for the Warriors this season. Grant Williams could be their guy, as he offers size and excellent shooting. Those skills could help Golden State in its bid to make it to the postseason.
Williams is shooting 37% from 3-point range this season. That alone should be enough for the Warriors to trade for him.
#3 Dorian Finney-Smith
Dorian Finney-Smith may not be the best option, but he can do almost everything on the basketball court. He's big enough to play the power forward position and skilled enough offensively as a catch-and-shoot player.
Finney-Smith is one of the best 3-and-D players in the league and can fit well with how the Warriors play. Scoring won't be his main responsibility, but he knows when to put up shots when needed.
#2 Kyle Kuzma
The Warriors are looking to move on from Wiggins, and they can do just that by initiating another trade with the Washington Wizards. The team can target Kyle Kuzma, who's having the best season of his career.
What's worth noting is that Wiggins and Kuz have similar contracts, which would make the deal even easier. The Wizards forward has size and excellent shooting ability and could gel well with Golden State's stars.
#1 Jerami Grant
Jerami Grant's good years are being wasted with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers are nowhere near the playoff picture, and he could be more impactful if the Warriors trade for him.
Grant is a versatile frontcourt star who can create his shots. Other than that, he can guard pretty much everyone on the court, making him a better option than Wiggins.
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