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The Knicks’ 3 biggest competitors for Bradley Beal

By Ken Tavarez

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors’ trade offer

The Warriors don’t have a young player like Michael Porter to offer, as James Wiseman seems to be untouchable, but they do have draft capital. While Golden State might not control their 2021 pick which is top 20 protected, they own Minnesota’s, which has the worst record in the NBA. The Timberwolves’ pick is top 3 protected, so there is a 60% chance it lands in the 4 or 5th spot. If it doesn’t convert this season then it rolls over to 2022 with no protections. This could land the Wizards two top 5 picks in a stacked draft. So they would get multiple chances at a franchise player. If they are lucky they hit on both.

The Warriors would also include two unprotected 1st round picks along with two pick swaps. The 2023 pick would replace the 1st round pick they sent to Houston in the Russell Westbrook deal. Washington over the next 5 seasons would end up with a total of seven 1st round picks and two-pick swaps.

In this scenario, Andrew Wiggins would also go to the Wizards to match salaries. Last season, the inclusion of Wiggins would be considered a deal stopper, but that is not necessarily the case now.

Andrew Wiggins’ game has improved since coming to Golden State. Being in a winning environment, getting great coaching, and playing with Steph Curry has helped him learn how to play winning basketball. This season he is average 17.7 ppg, shooting 37.3% on 3-pointers, and has an effective field goal of 53.5%. He has also become an elite defender as Tony Pesta from Blue Man Hoop explains.

Washington, one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA would welcome the addition of Wiggins. After this season Wiggins’ contract will have 2yrs/$65M left on it. The question is whether the Wizards think it’s still too rich for them.

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