Overview
- NBA insider Chris Haynes said Golden State is pursuing an athletic rim-running center, listing Daniel Gafford, Nic Claxton and Robert Williams as targets.
- Multiple outlets corroborate the plan to buy for size and athleticism, with no deal in place as the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches.
- Dallas is gauging offers for Gafford, per Shams Charania and Jake Fischer, while league reporting suggests Brooklyn and Portland could entertain moves involving Claxton and Williams.
- The Warriors rank last in points in the paint and sit near the bottom in rebounds and blocks, underscoring the frontcourt need despite a strong overall defensive rating cited in some reports.
- Golden State has multiple tradeable first-round picks and movable contracts to pursue a deal, with Jonathan Kuminga becoming trade-eligible on Jan. 15.