The Golden State Warriors just won the championship, and they have likely been celebrating all offseason. However, they could have some big decisions to make on the horizon.
The luxury tax is currently a problem for the Warriors, as they have a lot of money invested in their roster. In fact, some have even suggested that the Warriors might trade Andrew Wiggins to retain Jordan Poole, who is younger and has more potential.
“They are expected to sit down with Poole soon to discuss an extension,” Letourneau wrote. “Whether one gets done, though, will depend on just how much money he asks for. If he wants at or near the max, the Warriors might prefer to let things play out and wait until he hits restricted free agency in 2023.”
“By waiting, the Warriors give themselves more options,” he wrote. “Perhaps Wiggins struggles and can be had next summer at a lower rate. Perhaps the Warriors decide they can’t keep both Wiggins and Poole, so they start looking into trade packages involving Wiggins.”
A recent article by Bobby Marks of ESPN revealed that if the Warriors retain both Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins while also signing Draymond Green to an extension, their payroll (including luxury tax) could end up being an “unheard of” $400 million.
For a second consecutive season, the payroll in Golden State is expected to exceed $350 million in salary and tax penalties.
If contract extensions are reached with Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green (who has a player option for 2023-24), that number could reach a previously unheard of $400 million.
It remains to be seen how the Warriors end up managing their financial situation. There is a possibility that they will have to let one of Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green go due to their payroll being huge.
Hopefully, though, we see the Warriors find a way to retain all three players. They were all key to the team winning their most recent championship and are all beloved by the fanbase.
