{"id":117601,"date":"2025-01-13T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=117601"},"modified":"2025-01-13T11:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T16:51:34","slug":"warriors-chris-paul-mistake-zach-lavine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/13\/warriors-chris-paul-mistake-zach-lavine\/","title":{"rendered":"Warriors Can Rectify Chris Paul Mistake by Trading for Star Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearing the NBA Trade Deadline of Feb. 6, the Warriors have been one of the most talked about teams. In the pursuit of pairing a star player with Stephen Curry<\/a>, GM Mike Dunleavy,<\/a> and Co. have yet to find success. Meanwhile, the franchise parted ways with veteran guards like Klay Thompson<\/a> and Chris Paul<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Going into the 2024-25 season, the Warriors front office made several attempts<\/a> to add star power to its roster. The reported potential candidates were Paul George<\/a>, Lauri Markkanen<\/a>, and Zach LaVine<\/a>. Unfortunately, none of the talks materialized, something owner Joe Lacob needs to rectify soon.\u00a0As per the recent developments, the Bulls could look to re-enter the trade market<\/a> with LaVine. Making this a perfect opportunity for the Warriors, who continue to sink post a 12-3 start to the season to rectify waiving off CP3 for nothing in return.<\/p>\n

Warriors Can Rectify Chris Paul Mistake by Trading for Star Guard Zach LaVine<\/h2>\n

CP3’s Exit From the Bay Area<\/h3>\n

The Point God’s stint with the Warriors didn’t go as planned, failing to find his footing on coach Kerr’s roster. Coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season, the management had to make a couple of tough decisions, which included letting go of Paul.\u00a0While this cleared cap space for the Dubs, they lost out on an opportunity that could have potentially landed them LaVine. Last summer, NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported<\/a> how the Warriors weren’t ready to part ways with CP3 and Andrew Wiggins<\/a> in exchange for LaVine.<\/p>\n

Well, looking at how things have transpired for the Warriors so far, it’s safe to say that the front office had an error of judgment. Nonetheless, there exists a possibility to readdress this oversight. The Bulls seem open to listening to offers for LaVine, especially as they aim to keep their top-10 protected pick.<\/p>\n

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The Bulls are once again canvassing the trade market on Zach LaVine.<\/p>\n

LaVine is on a heater over his last five games averaging 32.8 points while shooting 42.4% on threes.<\/p>\n

Even with a massive contract, LaVine would be a dynamic scorer on a contending team. pic.twitter.com\/FBeFS83NSV<\/a><\/p>\n

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n