Here’s Why The Warriors Traded For Kelly Oubre Jr.

Recently we published an article on why the Warriors should think about closing the chapter on their dynasty and make a trade after Klay Thompson’s injury.

Well, that trade has come but it did not include Draymond Green and a total reshaping of the roster. The Warriors are trading for Kelly Oubre Jr. and absorbing his contract into a trade exception slot (Andre Igoudala.)

Here are the details on the trade:

Golden State is nearing a deal with Oklahoma City to acquire Kelly Oubre Jr., sources tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Breaking: Golden State is nearing a deal with Oklahoma City to acquire Kelly Oubre Jr., sources tell @wojespn.

The Warriors will absorb Oubre, and his $14.4M salary into their $17.2M trade exception once the deal is done. pic.twitter.com/txO3GCcuhg

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 19, 2020