Golden State is protecting its prospects.

Monte Poole, a reporter dedicated to the Golden State Warriors, reported on the team’s trade situation on Friday (KST).

According to the report, “Golden State does not want to trade Jonathan Cuminga, Moses Mudiay, Brandin Pogbaemski, Trace Jackson-Davis, and other prospects. They would have to move Kuminga to get a legitimate star player. But right now, Golden State doesn’t seem to be willing to move him.”

Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. gave a similar interview. “The best way to add depth is through the development of young players, not trades,” Dunleavy said. This interview also lends credence to the news that the 텍사스홀덤 Warriors don’t trade prospects.

Golden State was recently linked to a Paul George trade. George is almost certain to leave the Clippers, and Golden State is one of the frontrunners.

For Golden State, George is a perfect fit. It would give them a second option at the forward position to back up Steph Curry. Plus, he’d be a perfect upside complement to Klay Thompson, who is likely to leave the team.

The problem is that acquiring George would most likely involve a trade for Kuminga. Kuminga has really come into his own this season. He’s averaged 16.1 points and 4.8 rebounds this season and has developed into a mainstay for Golden State. It will be hard to let him go.

Rookies Posiemski and Jackson-Davis also had outstanding rookie seasons. Steve Kerr, who is not known for playing rookies, utilized them well.

Pocic averaged 9.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jackson-Davis had an impressive season, averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds. Both players are resources for Golden State’s future.

Moody has also improved. After averaging 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds last season, Moody has shown growth this season, averaging 8.1 points and 3 rebounds. Moody is a 3&D resource, and if Thompson were to leave the team, he would be the No. 1 backup to fill the void.

The recent trend in the NBA is also toward development over acquisition. Just look at the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, both recent champions, who won their championships with players they drafted as their mainstays. This is a very good trend. There’s nothing more romantic in sports than seeing a player you draft become a mainstay on your team and win a championship.

Of course, nothing is set in stone. Golden State could trade George, who seems like the perfect piece. The Warriors’ legends, Curry and Draymond Green, are running out of time to play. Golden State fans might want to see Curry’s last dance.

Will Dunleavy stick to his guns this offseason?