Why the Warriors and Mavericks want to trade first-rounders in the 2022 NBA Draft!

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks both have a draft pick in the second half of the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, but according to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, they both have a lot to do with their current lineups and cap space considerations. A player seeking a trade in the first round.

The Warriors have the 28th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, and players under contracts in the 2022-23 season will be worth more than $170 million, well above the projected luxury tax of $147 million. Jordan Poole will be eligible for a rookie extension this offseason, which could fall between $80 million and $90 million over four years, Andrew Wiggins may also get a team extension, and Kevon Looney will be an unrestricted player. All three players played key roles in the Warriors' championship run.

The Mavericks will have more than $150 million in salaries for players under contract in 2022-23, and Jalen Brunson could sign a four-year, $85 million offseason with the team. And Luka Doncic signed a five-year, $207 million max salary extension with the Mavericks last year, and next season is the first year of the contract with $36.6 million, which is also a heavy burden for the Mavericks.

Sources say the Warriors and Mavericks are looking for opportunities to trade first-round picks in exchange for cap space, and the team will likely choose international players or G League players to complement the roster. We will be able to observe whether the two Western Conference powerhouses will balance the salary through trade or other means before the draft or in the draft, but the competitiveness of the team will not be affected too much, which will also Consider the operation methods of the management of the two teams!

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Mavericks and Rockets reach deal

Rockets Receive: 2022 No. 26 pick, Boban Marjanovic, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, Sterling Brown

Mavericks Receive: Christian Wood

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