The Golden State Warriors should be prepared for anything after missing out on the playoffs this year and realizing that their core is getting older. In order to return to the postseason next season, the Golden State Warriors will need to make a significant change, and Josh Cornelissen of Fan Sided has a proposal that will require them to part with one of their key defensive players. Mikal Bridges will be acquired by the Golden State Warriors as part of his three-team trade request. In the meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets acquire Isaiah Stewart, Jaden Ivey, two first-round picks, and one second-round pick, while the Detroit Pistons acquire their seasoned captain in Draymond Green.
Although the Golden State Warriors have had a tremendous run, it will be difficult for ardent supporters to lose either Draymond Green or Klay Thompson, who will be a free agency. Mikal Bridges is one of the best two-way players in the game, so even if the Golden State Warriors are successful in this trade and lose Draymond Green, they won’t miss a beat defensively. In addition to receiving a significant offensive boost, the Golden State Warriors won’t have to worry about Draymond Green losing games due to suspension as a result of his antics.
As they say, availability is the best skill, and Mikal Bridges is a prime example of this because he hardly ever misses a game. The 27-year-old forward appeared in all 82 games this 2023–24 season, starting them all. He averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 37.2 percent from three-point range.
