The Golden State Warriors sent 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 opened a second roster spot for the Warriors, who could convert one of their two-way talents to a full-time deal. Lester Quinones would be the likely candidate. Or, Mike Dunleavy Jr. could look toward the buyout market to fill the final two spots on the roster, although he will need to be cognizant of the tax hit.
With such a minimal move at the trade deadline, it appears 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 lineup 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 turns toward the buyout market. It will be interesting to see how the team approaches filling out the final spots of the roster.
