The Golden State Warriors could be on the verge of trading their four-time NBA champion to the Indiana Pacers.
The Golden State Warriors crossed swords against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crunch Western Conference matchup on Wednesday.
Moses Moody is probable and Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable, leaving the Warriors with likely nine active players. Those two, plus Dennis Schroder, Buddy Hield, Gui Santos, Kevon Looney, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and Pat Spencer. The Pacers, who have won 10 of their last 13 games, are mostly healthy.
Golden State was led by former Pacers star Buddy Hield who had 17 points. Pat Spencer scored a season high 17 as the Warriors sat six players on their second game in two nights, including All-Star Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins.
In fact, it’s possible that Dunleavy could contact the Indiana Pacers to inquire about a trade to land two-time All-Star and NBA champion Pascal Siakam in exchange for an aging Draymond Green.
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The Mavericks offered a lengthy injury report heading into their game against Minnesota on Wednesday, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweets. Klay Thompson (left ankle sprain), Dereck Lively (right ankle sprain), Naji Marshall (illness) and Quentin Grimes (back spasms) are listed as questionable. Four other players are listed as out.