https://stevierayzendejas.substack.com/p/draymond-trades-30 (full article)

Wizards

The Washington Wizards are a franchise that I have hoped would bring the demolition squad in for a full-blown rebuild for years. However, it appears after the supermax (with a no-trade clause) given to maybe a top 20-25 player in Bradley Beal, the Wizards’ version of success isn’t centered around winning a title but instead to be a relevant franchise of the East.

Since Beal has never been a pure point guard and works best as a secondary facilitator, a pairing of Porzingis and Draymond could be ideal for a team with low expectations. Could they contend against the Bostons and Milwaukees of the world? Absolutely not. But could they make the play-in and sneak their way into the official postseason? Defiantly. Especially with contract-year-Green looking for an extension, the Wizards likely would want some insurance that Draymond would be willing to sign a long term deal in D.C.

Golden State

Kyle Kuzma, although catching an abundance of strays in his time with the Lakers, is a perfect system fit for the Warriors' 2nd unit. At only 27 and on a team-friendly deal especially as the cap continues to rise, Kuz is multi-positional on both ends of the floor. Though no one would ever accuse Kuzma of being a plus defender, he is a high-effort player and has quietly become one of the best rebounders at his position averaging 8.5 boards a game last season.

Though not a consistent 3-point shooter, he has a knack for getting white hot and shifting the pulse of a ballgame. Maybe most importantly though, he constantly moves off ball, creating opportunities as a cutter and scorer and also opportunities for his teammates. He is an underrated passer especially in traffic and on the move and could become the closing 4 in specific matchups. With his size at 6’9” and impact on the glass there also is a hypothetical situation of second units that sport Kuz and JaMychal Green frontcourts even in playoff settings.

Jakob Poeltl would arguably be one of the best backups in bigs in basketball. Though he lacks mobility on the perimeter as a defender as most traditional bigs do, he is a true 7-footer with rim protection and a thirst to score. He also is above average passer for his position and can be a passing hub to periodically operate the offense through.

He may function as a 1-year rental allowing his expiring to create the space for the new Wiggs and Poole extensions. Although at only 26, he would be a perfect fit long-term to allow the Warriors to play the center position by committee, with Loon, Wiseman, and Poeltl while Wiseman continues to develop (especially since throughout the year a big almost always misses time due to injury and depth and minute limitations is the best form of insurance to have a constant presence inside).