According to a recent report, the Golden State Warriors will seriously consider the idea of trading away 20-year-old James Wiseman and the No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft to add some immediate upgrades to their roster.
According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft could be on the move with the Toronto Raptors and Pascal Siakam is being linked in the deal.
“Golden State assured itself of an additional first-round pick when Minnesota failed to land in the top 3 on lottery night. The Warriors now have the seventh and 14th picks plus last year’s second overall pick, James Wiseman, and there is a widespread expectation that the Warriors will use No. 7 and Wiseman, in particular, to seek more immediate upgrades to the roster. One name to watch: Pascal Siakam.”
It has now been two full seasons since Klay Thompson has appeared in an NBA game. When he returns, the franchise would love to add a big piece to add to the dynamic duo of Thompson and Stephen Curry and put the team right back in the mix of competing for an NBA title.
Last season, Wiseman averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebound per game, when he tore the meniscus in his right knee in April. The injury required surgery, ending his season.
Siakam averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in 56 games for Toronto last season.
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Toronto holds the No. 4 overall pick in next month’s draft while the Warriors own picks Nos. 7 and 14.
