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3 Golden State Warriors the Boston Celtics should pursue in a trade

By Andrew Hughes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Glenn Robinson III #22 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on November 15, 2019 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Glenn Robinson III #22 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on November 15, 2019 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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When it comes to NBA trade marriages, the Boston Celtics make a suitable partner for their opponent tonight: the Golden State Warriors.

Around this time of year, winning teams look to poach what could the missing piece off of squads that are far less fortunate. The Boston Celtics are the former; their opponent tonight–the Golden State Warriors–are the latter.

It has been the upside down in the Bay area this season. The once mighty and formidable Warriors resemble a G-League team most nights. Gone are MVP candidates like Steph Curry (who will be back at the end of March) and Kevin Durant (who is likely never going back to Golden State). Even perennial All-Star Klay Thompson is out for the year with a torn ACL.

D’Angelo Russell is the star on this team, and rightfully so. His fellow starters have been mostly inexperienced rookies. That’s not enough firepower to match up with the All-Star wing tandem of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, or the super-duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

It’s not even enough to match up with Devin Booker and Ricky Rubio. The next closest team in the standings in the west is the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have won 50% more games than the lowly Warriors.

Things are bad, but that will make way for good things this off-season. If the Warriors end up with the #1 pick, and are able to pair that with D’Angelo Russell, another superstar could make his way to the bay.

Until then, here are 3 Warriors the Boston Celtics could poach:

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