The Feb. 8 trade deadline is days away. Given the difficult season thus far, the Golden State Warriors are rumored to be exploring options to upgrade their roster. However, those rumors have yet to produce anything tangible.
As such, Steph Curry wants his teammates to remain focused. When speaking to the media following Golden State’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Curry stressed the team’s job is to perform, and adjustments can be made should the situation change in the coming days.
“Until it’s said otherwise or decisions are made, it’s up to us to go out and perform and hold our ground as a legitimate team that can win,” Curry said. “If you’re not, then you approach things differently when the opportunity presents itself.”
The Warriors have multiple tradeable assets at their disposal. However, some of the more prominently discussed assets have begun to show their value to the rotation. Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins are forming a formidable partnership in a new-look frontcourt alongside Draymond Green, which has likely derailed any potential trade plans involving either forward.
Steph Curry on the trade deadline: “Until it’s said otherwise or decisions are made, it’s up to us to go out and perform and hold our ground as a legitimate team that can win. If you’re not, then you approach things differently when the opportunity presents itself.” pic.twitter.com/jV5zgm6fLI
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Golden State may choose to make a move on the fringes or potentially wait to see what happens with the buyout market. There’s also a chance they stand pat and reassess the season during the summer. Whatever they choose, Curry will likely expect his teammates to remain locked in on the task at hand, which right now is climbing the Western Conference standings and proving they’re a championship contender.