GSW: Poeltl has just the right amount/combo of size, mobility, rolling/cutting (smart interior spacing on offense), finishing (stable push shot and crafty short drives/layups with either hand), passing, and rebounding ability as to take HUGE pressure off Draymond and TJD ... was not feasible Wiggins/Draymond/Kuminga always trying to plug that rebounding gap (TJD needs to come off the bench). Improved roster depth/balance definitely allows Draymond/Steph to play more selectively regular season conserve energy for playoff run. Win-now trade worth FRP.
Steph/Melton/Podz Podz/Melton/Hield/Moody Wiggins/Kuminga/KAnderson Draymond/Kuminga/KAnderson Poeltl/TJD/Draymond
TOR: Looney buffer at 5 (TOR already signed hometown Olynyk and also just signed Bruno Fernando 7'4" wingspan). PaytonJr point-of-attack perimeter defender TOR needs. Both contracts expiring to help absorb SBarnes impending max along with BBrown $22mm expiring. Well positioned two FRP 2025 draft.
Win/win trade.
Thought about flipping Wiggins for BBrown but they need Wiggins on the glass considering Steph/Podz lack of vertical ability. Maybe mid-season deadline for that flip if warranted (move Kuminga to starter at 3).