Warriors-Cavaliers trade pitch sends $269 million All-Star to Golden State

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If the Golden State Warriors place a clear emphasis on strengthening their frontcourt this offseason, there are two routes they could consider.

The Dubs could either trade for a traditional back-to-the-basket big man who does his damage in the low post or a big man who could play on the perimeter in addition to being effective in the paint.

In Blue Man Hoop’s Peter O’Keefe’s opinion, Golden State could choose option No. 2 by acquiring a Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center.

“Evan Mobley trade would give the Warriors their dream big man,” O’Keefe wrote Friday.

“Mobley has been a franchise cornerstone for the Cavaliers ever since he was drafted third overall at the 2021 NBA Draft, but things could change, and he could be a casualty if the Cavaliers fail to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.”

“Given their stature as a team that wants to contend, it's apparent that the Cavaliers would only give up Mobley for a legitimate upgrade.”

“The Warriors aren't in a position to offer such a trade, but if there's even a whisper that Mobley's available, they should be trying to push themselves into the picture as a third team to land the young big man.”