Warriors Fans Float Trade Scenarios for Pelicans Duo as Steph Curry Title Window Could Get Major Boost Amid Latest Report

It's clear that if the Golden State Warriors want to maximize Stephen Curry's title window, they need to improve their defensive firepower, as that remains one of their weaknesses.

According to In The N.O.'s Shamit Dua , sources say the Warriors have inquired about trading for New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi as they look to add more frontcourt depth.

Missi, a third-year player, could be an intriguing addition. However, to acquire him, Golden State would need to make the salaries work and give up assets that would make the deal worthwhile for New Orleans.

Dua also pointed out that the Pelicans are open to trading Herb Jones, who has been on the Warriors' radar for quite some time. New Orleans is reportedly asking for two first-round picks in return for Jones.

With Porziņģis reportedly contemplating his future amid ongoing health concerns, Warriors fans have floated trade proposals involving his contract as Golden State looks to improve its forward rotation and frontcourt depth if it hopes to make the playoffs and potentially put together another championship run as it did in 2022.

With that in mind, here are some of the trade scenarios fans have come up with that could entice the Pelicans.

"Would y'all do this? Warriors get: Herb Jones Yves Missi Pelicans get: Kristaps Porzingis Two first-round picks," one fan posted this proposed trade on X.

Two first-round picks," one fan posted this proposed trade on X.

If the Warriors were to acquire both Jones and Missi, the deal could involve moving Porzingis' $20 million contract while taking on Jones' $14.9 million salary and Missi's $3.5 million deal.

However, given Golden State's cap situation, the Warriors would likely have to give up more than just Porzingis and draft picks to entice the rebuilding Pelicans. They may need to include a couple of additional players alongside their draft capital to make the deal work.

The Warriors have made no secret of their desire to add to their roster rather than subtract from it. With significant cap flexibility and an arsenal of draft capital, they're in a strong position to make good on those ambitions.

Warriors' slow start to the season shows they need to make some moves

To briefly recap, Golden State began its season on a dismal three-game losing streak, barely looking like a playoff team and getting handily outplayed in the majority of those games.

Though the Warriors snapped their slump with back-to-back wins behind Steph Curry and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's impressive performances, it also showed that the team still isn't fully equipped for a deep playoff run. Though it is still very early in the season, Golden State needs more depth to compete with the league's top teams in the postseason.

With the season still in its early stages, the Warriors appear prepared to listen to offers and make strategic moves to improve their roster and make a push for a deep postseason run.

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