This season has been close to a disaster for the Warriors, and Jimmy Butler's torn ACL on Monday only made things worse for Golden State.
They are left with no other option except being aggressive at the trade deadline.
That seems like the only option; however, they could hold out and sign one former all-star, who is projected to be bought out soon.
What former all-star could the Warriors sign?
A recent article from The Athletic reported that most expect the Wizards to buy out the contract of Khris Middleton after the deadline, which would allow him to sign with a contender.
The Warriors don't appear to be near contender-level right now, but adding Middleton could certainly help in the areas they are lacking in now, with Butler no longer in the rotation.
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Middleton has already won a championship with the Bucks, so adding championship DNA to the Warriors can only help.
He's a great scorer and equally reliable on the defensive end, serving the duties that Butler provided.
Middleton is only averaging 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists this season, but on a higher minute load on a more competitive team, he should be more impactful than the numbers have shown recently.
Other teams would likely be in the race to sign Middleton, but he could get a real role with the Warriors if he signs there, which would give the rest of his career some meaning, rather than just staying in Washington as they continue to tank.
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