Andrew Wiggins took the court on Wednesday as a member of the Warriors for a pre-game warm-up.
Upon leaving the Utah courthouse, assistant coaches, security guards and Golden State Steph Curry all approached him. All ESPN.
Once inside the locker room, several players waved and then left to join the heat after being traded with Jimmy Butler in a four-team deal.
The timing of the trade just before the game appears to have been poorly sitting with the Warriors, who lost to the low jazz at 131-128.
“Kevon Rooney said he saw many of his teammates being considered 'bitter' within an hour of the game.” According to Youngmisuk of ESPN Ohm. “He said he hopes Jimmy Butler will come in and make an impact and will be a lot of fun playing with him.
Much of social media likes to joke about fans being on “Hug Watch” before the deadline for deals with teammates hugging on the bench/dugout.
It was no secret that the Warriors had their sights in getting a star to play alongside Curry, perhaps to try and push in the final championship of their dynasty.
That led to a troublesome situation for Golden State in the game on tap.
The Warriors closed their locker room to the media at their allotted time on Wednesday, allowing Kerr to talk to his team.
Kerr had a troublesome situation when asked about the meeting during a post-match media session.
All of that uncertainty has been guaranteed to Kerr to change the NBA schedule.
“I always feel that's different,” Kerr said after his team fell 25-25. “I think the league should consider closing trading deadlines at the All-Star break so there's no need to face these games where everyone is traded 30 minutes before the game and try to process their emotions and win. .Game. I don't know if that's possible, but it would be great if I could go back to the last few days before the deadline like the deadline. I don't know how to do it, but these are sure It's a tough day.”
The Warriors reportedly signed a two-year extension with the team, the Landing Butler, reportedly an upgrade for Wiggins, but believes it will not make the move easier.
Wiggins averages 17.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in his sixth year with the team.
The Warriors also sent out first-round contracts that included Kyle Anderson, Dennis Schroeder, the Jazz and Piston.
Golden State is in the 3-way tie of the ninth seeded in the Western Conference with the Kings and Sons, with one half-game behind the eighth seeded Mavericks with 32 remaining matches.
“You're going to have these relationships with the guys,” Kerr said. “They give you everything and commit to the team. They got a family. The wigs had a boy last week. … Wigs is one of my favorite players I've ever coached. I'm alone. Just a beautiful soul, just a wonderful human.
“We won't hang that banner in '22 without him. Everything he brings, every day, laughter, smile, joy. …I miss him and the others too.”
