NBA Talk #291: D’Angelo Russell for Kevin Love?

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As Kevin Durant leaves the Golden State Warriors, a lot of questions have been asked. Is it the end of an era for the Warriors? Is this the end of their dominance? Can they still make it back to the Finals? Or can they even make it to the playoffs? And with the acquisition of D’Angelo Russell, there are rumors that the Warriors can trade Russell for Kevin Love.

D’Angelo Russell for Kevin Love?

People think that this Warriors team would become a very different team next season. But they still have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the core that won the championship back in 2015. And as KD leaves, the Warriors didn’t let him walk away without getting anything in return. So, they made a sign-and-trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets that sent them D’Angelo Russell.

Everybody thinks that this is a bad trade because Russell has no room in the backcourt with Klay Thompson and Steph Curry already there. And of course, he will not play off the bench. But it’s better to have him than nothing at all. And what makes this interesting is how the Warriors can use him as a trade asset.

And speaking of trades, Kevin Love sounds good for the Warriors. Love can fill the void Durant left offensively. Not as good as KD but he can surely add some firepower inside and outside the paint.

A stretch power forward with a great post-up game would be a nice fit for the Warriors. Love can also help their Fastbreak game with his outstanding outlet passing. He may be a liability at the defensive end of the floor but Draymond Green can easily cover that up.