Report: Warriors trade Cory Joseph to Pacers
The Golden State Warriors are sending Cory Joseph to the Indiana Pacers in return for a second-round pick, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Joseph joined the franchise during the summer, signing a one-year $3.1 million deal. He has played in 24 games for the Warriors, averaging 2.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 35.9% shooting from the field and 31% from 3-point range.
The deal opens up a second roster spot for the Warriors. They could look to convert one of their two-way talents onto a full-time deal. Lester Quinones would be the likely candidate in that scenario. Or, Mike Dunleavy Jr. could look toward the buy-out market to fill the final two spots on the roster, although they will need to be cognizant of the tax hit.
With such a minimal move at the trade deadline, it would appear the Warriors are putting faith in their core rotation to turn their season around. There have been some encouraging signs since Steve Kerr implemented a new frontcourt rotation of Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins.
Pacers sent a second-round pick to Warriors for Joseph and cash, sources said. https://t.co/RICFGI5j77
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
With the Warriors’ trade deadline activity likely complete, attention will now turn toward the buy-out market. It will be interesting to see how the team approaches filling out the final spots of the roster.
