The injury Jimmy Butler suffered this week pretty much forces the Warriors to be active ahead of the trade deadline if they want to have any shot at a playoff run this season.
Golden State's front office has reportedly already shown signs of aggression in the trade market, with interest in one specific versatile forward.
Who are the Warriors targeting at the trade deadline?
ESPN's Anthony Slater reported that the Warriors are showing interest in Pelicans' forward Trey Murphy.
The Warriors appear to be targeting a talented wing already (before Butler's injury), as past reports have suggested, based on the other players they have shown interest in.
MORE: Warriors could lose a major person from their dynasty era this summer
It's not a given that Murphy will be available in trade talks, as the Pelicans haven't signaled that they want to part ways with their former first-round pick, but an aggressive offer could change their mind.
Murphy is under contract through the 2028-29 season and is a young player that the Warriors could build around once they transition to a post-Curry era.
As Slater pointed out, the Warriors will likely need to give up a decent haul that includes appealing draft compensation.
In a career high 35.7 minutes this season, Murphy is averaging 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
Murphy is more than just a scorer, as he's also known for his defensive abilities, averaging a career-high 1.5 steals this season.
More NBA news:
- Grizzlies asking price in potential Ja Morant-Bucks trade revealed by NBA insider
- Bucks should trade for former No. 1 pick instead of Ja Morant, analyst suggests
- Celtics could land elite DPOY center without giving up Derrick White in latest mock trade
- Timberwolves interested in affordable 18 PPG guard ahead of the NBA trade deadline
- Steph Curry is approaching an unbreakable three-point career milestone that you can't even fathom
- Predicted buyout candidate/former 21 PPG scorer is the perfect Jimmy Butler replacement for the Warriors