NBA Rumors: 3 Reasons why Golden State Warriors should not trade their 2021 draft picks

#2 Golden State Warriors need more depth

Jordan Poole blocks a shot (right)

The Golden State Warriors may already have a good starting five to work with provided James Wiseman isn't traded, but their bench is extremely shallow. Jordan Poole can provide value as a scorer, but outside of him, the Warriors don't have impact players who can step up for the team if needed.

Using their draft picks, the Golden State Warriors can pick players who are ready to contribute now but also carry an upside. The Warriors have been linked to Josh Giddey, who could lead the team's second unit with his playmaking while polishing other skills in the process. They could add another useful player with the #14 pick.

These 3 passes from Josh Giddey came on 3 consecutive possessions. You don't even need to cherry pick his best passes to put together a highlight reel. There are obviously some '?', but he's still 18, and he's 6'8 with special feel, vision & PnR ability. Lottery guy for me. pic.twitter.com/YjFhEBOBwZ

— Draft Dummies (@DraftDummies) April 8, 2021

The Golden State Warriors will only have the taxpayer's mid-level exception worth $5,890,000 to acquire free agents this offseason. Using their two draft picks will be the best option for adding useful role players to the current roster.

#3 Golden State Warriors need transitional pieces for the next era

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors need to realize that their current core of players won't be around for much longer. Stephen Curry is aged 33, while both Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are 31. It's unrealistic to believe that this trio will be able to play championship-caliber basketball for more than three years from now.

Unless the Warriors want to start from scratch and endure the slow burn of the rebuilding process in the future, they need to add transitional pieces now. James Wiseman was the first such player. If he sticks around, he could be ready to take over by the time the current veterans are out of the picture.

James Wiseman is insane pic.twitter.com/hhFzGDmIDd

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) December 30, 2020

Wiseman alone will not be enough, though. The Golden State Warriors need more players with upside so that they can be developed now and ready to produce the goods when the time comes. Since they plan on being a competitive team, the Warriors are unlikely to have lottery picks anytime soon. This would be the perfect opportunity to cash in on their high picks and inject fresh blood into the roster.

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