Trending topics:
NBA

Warriors GM explains why he traded Jordan Poole

The Golden State Warriors made the tough call to get rid of Jordan Poole, and new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. explains why.

Jordan Poole
© Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty ImagesJordan Poole

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA when they decided to move on from Jordan Poole. Swapping him for Chris Paul was a rather surprising trade, all things considered.

Multiple reports surfaced of Poole not getting along with his teammates and being isolated even way before his now-infamous altercation with Draymond Green.

However, for GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., sending him to the Washington Wizards was mostly about getting their books straight financially and making a run at a championship right now.

Advertisement

Mike Dunleavy Jr. Talks About The Jordan Poole Trade

“I think the deal for us accomplishes two things,” Dunleavy said on The Jim Rome Show. “One, it helps our team next season, and two, it helps our team down the road financially kind of even some things out for us.”

Advertisement

“For us to turn around next year and go back out and feel like we have a chance to compete for a championship with whatever it is, five, six, seven teams, that’s all you can ask for and we feel like Chris enhances that,” Dunleavy added. “So to make the move made a ton of sense, and it helps free up some stuff financially.”

“So, for that regard, it was a big swing you could say or whatever, but for me, it was honestly a pretty easy move,” Dunleavy continued. “Hate to see Jordan Poole go, love the guy, I was a big part of drafting him. But it was what is best for the franchise.”

Advertisement
Warriors hated Jordan Poole, claims NBA legend

see also

Even so, people will mostly think it had to do with Poole’s altercation with Draymond and how he wasn’t that beloved in the locker room. Whether the move will pay off or not remains to be seen.

ALSO READ

Lakers News: Anthony Davis delivers strong message to teammates on path to NBA championship
NBA

Lakers News: Anthony Davis delivers strong message to teammates on path to NBA championship

OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflects on his new role amid Chet Holmgren's injury
NBA

OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflects on his new role amid Chet Holmgren's injury

While Messi prepares for next MLS season, Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on the end of his career
Soccer

While Messi prepares for next MLS season, Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on the end of his career

Lakers News: JJ Redick makes something clear about Austin Reaves’ defense
NBA

Lakers News: JJ Redick makes something clear about Austin Reaves’ defense

Better Collective Logo