Overview

• Warriors declined trade offers involving Podziemski for stars Paul George and Lauri Markkanen.
• Podziemski expressed appreciation for the team's trust and transparency during trade talks.
• Fans and media question the wisdom of not trading for established stars to maximize Stephen Curry's remaining prime years.
• Podziemski now faces heightened expectations to perform at an elite level.
• The Warriors signed Buddy Hield, De'Anthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson to bolster their roster after Klay Thompson's departure.