Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors Trade Chatter with Nate Duncan
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Feb 1, 2025 
Nate Duncan, a well-respected basketball analyst and co-host of the Dunk'd On podcast, joins to dive into the Warriors' need for strategic changes following a tough loss to the Suns. They discuss potential trades, weighing high-profile players like Jimmy Butler and Zach Levine against the risks of parting with key assets like Andrew Wiggins. The complexities of navigating the trade deadline are unraveled, emphasizing the emotional weight of such decisions and the Warriors' pursuit of enhancing their roster for better performance.
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Warriors' Average Performance
- The Warriors finished January with an 8-8 record, ending at 24-24 overall.
- This .500 record highlights their average performance and prompts trade discussions before the deadline.
Thunder's Defense Benefits Warriors
- The Thunder's frantic defense, often double-teaming Steph Curry, ironically benefits the Warriors.
- This allows Golden State to exploit opportunities in the paint, as seen with Looney tying his career high.
Kerr Acknowledges Need for Change
- Coach Kerr acknowledges the personal difficulty of trades and player departures.
- However, given the Warriors' 24-24 record, he admits change is needed before the trade deadline.