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Warriors trade down to land Deni Avdija in latest CBS Sports NBA Mock Draft

In the latest NBA Mock Draft from CBS Sports’ Kyle Boone, the Golden State Warriors land Deni Avdija after a trade with the Timberwolves.

As NBA draft season starts to heat up, mock draft predictions are beginning to pour in. With the Golden State Warriors set to make their pick in the top-five, a group of high caliber prospects have been commonly linked to the Warriors across mock drafts.

Georgia’s Anthony Edwards, USC’s Onyeka Okongwu, Florida State’s Devin Vassell and Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton have all had their name listed alongside Golden State in mock predictions.

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However, in the latest CBS Sports Mock Draft, Kyle Boone has the Warriors moving out of the first overall selection to take Israeli prospect Deni Avdija. Golden State traded the first picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 3 overall selection.

According to Boone, the Maccabi Tel Aviv product could thrive alongside Golden State’s Splash Brother duo.

Via CBS Sports:

The Israeli star would be a perfect fit in Golden State’s selfless system where he could thrive as a secondary playmaker along Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson who can keep the ball moving, and it’d be a win for Golden State to get a talent like him while trading out of the No. 1 spot.

Via the rest of Boone’s mock draft via CBS Sports here.

Over 26 games for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Avdija is averaging 13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and one block per contest. In Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest game, Avdija led the team with 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field with four triples. Avdija added seven boards, two assists and a block.

With his ability to control the pace with his refined ball handling and eyes for a crafty pass, Avdija could immediately play a role in Steve Kerr’s second unit. The 6-foot-9 forward would give the Warriors a pair of fierce playmakers off the bench alongside Eric Paschall.

Avdija has the chance to contribute as a rookie, but the 19-year-old still has plenty of time to develop if he lands in Golden State’s system.

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D’Angelo Russell names Stephen Curry in his all-time NBA starting five

In his all-time NBA starting lineup, D’Angelo Russell included his former Golden State teammate.

At the start of the 2019-20 season, the Golden State Warriors consisted of a shiny new backcourt duo. However, injuries hampered the tandem of Stephen Curry and D’Angelo Russell before it could blossom.

Curry suffered a hand injury in the fourth game of the season, forcing Russell to take over the reins of the Golden State offense. In 33 games, the Ohio State product averaged 23.6 points on 43% shooting with 6.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 32.1 minutes per game.

Before Curry could return healthy, the Warriors moved Russell in a four-player deal to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the NBA trade deadline.

Although their time together sharing the backcourt was limited, Russell had high praise for his former teammate in a social media interview. The 24-year-old point guard was asked to name his all-time starting five hoops lineup.

Russell stuck with a relatively modern group for his all-time lineup, yet he couldn’t narrow down his squad to just five players. The 24-year-old point guard listed Curry alongside Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Shaquille O’Neal.

Via @gswchris on Twitter:

In Minnesota, the one-time All-Star is averaging 21.7 points on 41.2% shooting from the field in 12 games. Curry and Russell will have to wait until next season to lace up against each other for the first time since the blockbuster move.

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Watch: Andrew Wiggins reacts on social media to being traded to the Bay Area

Andrew Wiggins used his Instagram account to react to being traded to the Golden State Warriors.

Unlike trade deadlines of the past, the 2020 edition was a whirlwind for the Golden State Warriors.

Starting with a deal that sent Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks following to a trade that moved both Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III to the Philadelphia 76ers, calling the Warriors active at the trade deadline would be an understatement.

The Warriors capped off their busy week of moves with a blockbuster trade on deadline day. Golden State moved 23-year-old guard, D’Angelo Russell, to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Omari Spellman and Jacob Evans III in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and draft pick compensation.

The Warriors will receive a 2021 protected first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick along with the 2015 Rookie of the Year.

With the news of the Minnesota-Golden State blockbuster deal rippling through the NBA, Wiggins went to Instagram to react to a trade that involved him moving to a new city.

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Wiggins, born in Canada, used a previous Instagram story of Canadian music star, Drake where the singer references the “Yay Area” — slang for the former Kansas Jayhawk’s new home.

Wiggins could make his Bay Area debut on Saturday when the Warriors return from a five-game east coast road trip to host the Los Angeles Lakers in San Francisco.

Injury Report: pair of Golden State starters ruled out in Minnesota

The Warriors will be without both D’Angelo Russell (shoulder) and Willie Cauley-Stein (illness) when they head to Minnesota.

New year, the same story for the Golden State Warriors. An injury bug that tore through Golden State’s 2019 is continuing through the Warriors roster in 2020.

Golden State will be down two-starters when they play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game in the new year. The Warriors have ruled out both Willie Cauley-Stein and D’Angelo Russell for the second consecutive game.

Russell will miss his 14th game on the season after colliding with Mavericks, Slovenian star, Luka Doncic. Russell injured his shoulder on the collision against the Mavericks Saturday night. The All-Star guard was down on the floor for several minutes, but later returned to the court after a quick trip to the locker room.

Although Russell was able to return against Dallas, his sore shoulder lingered, causing him to miss two-straight games and counting. This will be the Louisville’s native third injury into his first season in Golden State, as he’s missed time with a thumb and ankle injury prior to his shoulder.

The Warriors will miss Russell, who’s lit up the Timberwolves in their previous two meetings, scoring a combined 82 points against Minnesota this season.

Joining Russell on the injury report is starting center, Willie Cauley-Stein. Cauley-Stein will miss his second-straight game with flu-like symptoms. Golden State Warriors sideline reporter, Kerith Burke reported earlier that the Warriors have an illness going around their lockerroom with Omari Spellman also missing time with an illness.

The final entry to the Warriors’ injury report is Kevon Looney. The Warriors’ center has dealt with a bevy of injuries throughout 2019, with his latest being abdominal soreness. Looney’s missed time due to neuropathy earlier in the year and now abdominal pain, adding to his 21 missed games on the season.

Without Russell and Cauley-Stein in the rotation, the Warriors leaned on Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III and Damion Lee. The trio all scored 20-points or more against San Antonio.

Minnesota will be without their All-Star centerpiece, Karl-Anthony Towns and with Cauley-Stein out, Marquese Chriss could play a more featured role in Steve Kerr’s offense. Against San Antonio, the Washington product tallied seven points with 11 rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes.

The Warriors have battled the Timberwolves in their previous two contests, splitting the series on the season. However, each game had Russell leading the way with heavy scoring numbers; without him, someone will have to step up in Minnesota.