🔁 TRADE SUMMARY

Warriors traded:

Jonathan Kuminga (sign-and-trade, $29.6M/year)

Moses Moody

2030 2nd-round pick

2031 2nd-round pick

Warriors received:

Malik Monk (SG, 3 years, $18.7M/year)

Nikola Jović (PF, team option, $4.4M)

Keon Ellis (SG, team option, $2.3M)

Al Horford (FA signing, 1 year, $5.6M)

De’Anthony Melton (FA signing, 1 year, $3.6M)

📊 OFFSEASON BREAKDOWN

🧩 Key Acquisitions

Malik Monk – Gives the Warriors a legitimate sixth-man scorer and shot creator off the bench or next to Curry. Averaged 17.9 PPG, 5.8 AST, and has 16.8 PER.

Nikola Jović – A 22-year-old forward with size (6'10") and skill, great developmental piece with 14.6 PER and 10.5 PPG.

Keon Ellis – Emerging defensive guard with sneaky upside. Solid role player with 14.3 PER, 7.7 PPG.

Al Horford – Veteran frontcourt depth with Draymond/Jović/Post. High IQ, floor spacing, leadership.

De’Anthony Melton – A great two-way guard off the bench. Can guard 1–3, hit open shots, and play Warriors-style defense.

💸 Salary & Cap Impact Cap Impact: +$25.5M

Still under 2nd Apron by $14.1M.

Used their tax MLE-level signings on Horford and Melton.

Took in ~$18.8M in player salary through the trade.

📈 Roster Outlook

🔥 Projected Rotation (Post-Trade)

Starters:

PG: Stephen Curry

SG: Keon Ellis

SF: Jimmy Butler

PF: Draymond Green

C: Al Horford

Bench:

G/F: De’Anthony Melton

G: Brandin Podziemski

G: Malik Monk

G/F: Buddy Heild

F: Nikola Jović

C: Trayce Jackson-Davis

F: Gui Santos

C: Quinten Post

✅ Positives

Massive backcourt depth with Monk, Melton, Podziemski, and Ellis.

Frontcourt now has more balance: Horford (veteran big), Jović (versatile PF), Post (floor-spacing center), and TJD (athletic finisher).

Strong two-way identity with Butler, Melton, Ellis, and Draymond.

Still have financial flexibility under 2nd apron.

❌ Losses

Losing Kuminga hurts long-term upside and athleticism.

Moody had shown growth as a 3&D piece.

Gave up two future 2nd-round picks.

🔚 Verdict

This is a win-now move. The Warriors retooled around Curry and Butler with smart role players who fit their system. They sacrificed some youth for experience, spacing, defense, and high-IQ depth — aligning perfectly with a last title push while Curry is still elite.

If they can stay healthy, Steph has a good chance to capture that 5th championship!