It’s been a whirlwind of rumors leading up to the NBA trade deadline for the Golden State Warriors. Over the past five seasons, the Warriors have stayed quiet during the deadline. However, in 2019-20, Golden State has been in the middle of trade chatter across the league.
Leading the buzz is 23-year-old Warriors guard, D’Angelo Russell. Reports have pointed to several teams, including the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, tapping Russell as a trade target.
While the NBA world is focusing on the status of Russell, Golden State has been active with veterans in their lineup. Willie Cauley Stein was moved to the Dallas Mavericks, and now, Golden State looks to be close to dealing swingmen, Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III.
Both Burks and Robinson III have been removed from the lineup before the start of the Warriors game in Brooklyn, with a trade imminent before tomorrow’s deadline, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Glenn Robinson, along with Alec Burks, has also been pulled from the Warriors lineup tonight. Warriors also closing in on dealing him, I’m hearing.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2020
I’m hearing Alec Burks has been pulled out of the Warriors lineup tonight and a trade is imminent before the deadline.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2020
Both Burks and Robinson III have had breakout years in their first season with Golden State. Burks is averaging 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game with Golden State. Burks has been one of Steve Kerr’s most consistent scorers, dropping 30-points or more twice this season.
Robinson III, only 26-years-old has been an ironman for Golden State in an injury tested season for the rest of the roster. The former Michigan Wolverine started all but three games for Golden State, averaging 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
If Golden State does decide to move on from Burks and Robinson III officially, each will provide to be a viable option off the bench for a contending team.