NBA Trade Window: 3 Golden State Warriors players who could be set for a surprise trade this month

The Golden State Warriors entered the 2018/19 NBA season as the clear favorites to take home the title. Last year, the Warriors won a third NBA Championship in four years, and the squad remains one of the best that has ever been assembled.

The Warriors have also pushed on in their conquest for glory, and the team sent shockwaves throughout the NBA when they announced the acquisition of All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. Upon signing Cousins, many basketball analysts declared the NBA season as over before it had already begun, as the Warriors were set to become the first team in history to have a starting five that entirely consisted of All-Stars.

Nevertheless, the Warriors have yet to hit their stride, and Steve Kerr's men currently trail the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Standings. The team also has an eye on the summer of 2019, as the franchise faces a huge fight to keep Kevin Durant. So with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, here we will look at three Warriors players that could be set for a surprise exit this month.

#3 Andre Iguodala

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Andre Iguodala has been vital to the Golden State Warriors' success over the last few years, although his ability to influence the team is quickly fading. Iguodala will turn 35 later this month, and so far this season the veteran has averaged just 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

Iguodala has also started just ten times this season, and his role is also likely to decrease further once All-Star DeMarcus Cousins returns from his lengthy injury lay off. Iguodala is earning a huge $16 million this season, and his salary will rise to over $17 million for the 2019/20 season.

Ultimately, Iguodala has been a great servant to the Warriors' recent dominance, although the franchise is aware that his contract will hinder their ability to sign new stars in the next couple of years.

#2 Jordan Bell

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The Golden State Warriors have not had much success with draft picks over the last few years, although this has been mostly down to the team's success, which has resulted in low draft picks. Despite this, the franchise had high hopes for Jordan Bell, who was picked with the 38th pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 2017 draft.

Bell was immediately traded to the Warriors for $3.5 million in cash considerations, and despite being a second-round pick, Bell was able to contribute well from the bench during his debut season. The 24-year-old averaged nearly 15 minutes-per-game, and Bell made a number of highlight reel dunks.

Despite this, Bell's playtime and productivity have both dropped considerably in his second season, and Steve Kerr seems reluctant to use him. Due to this, Bell may be dealt before the end of the month, which is a scenario that few Warriors fans would have predicted six months ago.

#1 Draymond Green

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While it is unlikely that Draymond Green will exit the Golden State Warriors before the end of the season, the possibility cannot be ruled out. Green is currently averaging just 7.5 points per game, and statistically, this is the 28-year-old's worst season since the 13/14 NBA season.

Green's most notable contribution has been his much-discussed verbal confrontation with Kevin Durant, and some analysts have suggested that the power forward's best years are behind him.

The Warriors will soon have the returning DeMarcus Cousins as part of their starting five, and it remains to be seen how this will impact Green. The Detroit native will also become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020, and Green has stated that he wants a max contract, which is something the Warriors will be hesitant to give him.

Ultimately, the Warriors need more youth, and if the right trade offer comes along this month, don't be surprised if the team decides to rid themselves of the three-time All-Star.