With the NBA trade deadline looming, teams are scrambling to make last-minute moves to strengthen their rosters. The Golden State Warriors parted ways with Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, and Kyle Anderson in a trade to acquire Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. The trade was finalized just before the Warriors’ matchup against the Utah Jazz.
However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr voiced his disapproval of trades happening so close to game time. In his postgame press conference, Kerr reflected on players’ difficulties when learning about trades just moments before stepping onto the court. He then suggested that the trade deadline should be at the All-Star break.
“The league should consider making the trade deadline at the All-Star break, just so you don’t have to face these games where guys are getting traded half an hour before a game and you’re trying to process the emotions and trying to win a game,” Kerr said.
Steve Kerr wants the NBA to move the trade deadline to the All-Star break to avoid players getting traded before or during games.
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“I don’t know if it’s possible, but it’d be great if we could move it back to or make the last couple of days before the deadline, like off days. I don’t know how to do it, but these are tough days for sure,” he added.
Steve Kerr Opens Up About Andrew Wiggins’ Trade
With the trade, the Warriors are saying goodbye to Andrew Wiggins after six years with the team. Steve Kerr was visibly emotional when speaking about Wiggins’ impact both on and off the court during the press conference.
“Just had a baby boy last week. Girls in school. Wiggs is one of my favorite players I’ve ever coached. Just a beautiful soul. Just a wonderful human being and we don’t hang that banner in ‘22 without him. Everything he brings every single day. I’m gonna miss him,” Kerr said.
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Wiggins played a crucial role in the Warriors’ success, particularly during their 2022 title run. Over his Warriors tenure, he averaged 16.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Before the trade, Wiggins played in 43 games this season, averaging 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.