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This offseason, the Golden State Warriors and Moses Moody agreed to a reasonable three-year contract extension to his rookie deal, but they were unable to find the same common ground with Jonathan Kuminga, who has been a better player since the two entered the league.
While Kuminga is still the better player, Moody fits the current direction of the team better. He is shooting 38.3 percent from 3-point range this season and has played well next to Jimmy Butler, who is signed through the rest of his prime.
As the Dubs look to build a title-worthy lineup about Butler, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry, Moody could find himself in the inner circle.
Apr 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Moses Moody (4) dribbles during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center.Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
Perhaps inadvertently, the Warriors have paved the way for Moody to have long-term success in San Francisco.
"Moses Moody is more important without Andrew Wiggins," declared Bleacher Report'sDan Favale. "He becomes more replaceable if Kuminga pops. The Dubs may also just decide his salary must become collateral damage of paying Kuminga."
Before Wiggins was traded away, Moody averaged nine points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 40 percent from deep. With Butler replacing Wiggins, Moody has been elevated into the starting lineup and improved his per-game stats to 12.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while remaining a solid shooter.
Of course, if Kuminga does end up fitting into the rotation well, the Dubs will pick the better player. Moody is solid, and he's on a very reasonable contract, which makes him suitable to build with long-term but also makes him very, very easy to trade, and there will be a sizeable market for him if the Dubs make him available.
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While Kuminga is still the better player, Moody fits the current direction of the team better. He is shooting 38.3 percent from 3-point range this season and has played well next to Jimmy Butler, who is signed through the rest of his prime.
As the Dubs look to build a title-worthy lineup about Butler, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry, Moody could find himself in the inner circle.
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Apr 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Moses Moody (4) dribbles during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center.Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
Perhaps inadvertently, the Warriors have paved the way for Moody to have long-term success in San Francisco.
"Moses Moody is more important without Andrew Wiggins," declared Bleacher Report'sDan Favale. "He becomes more replaceable if Kuminga pops. The Dubs may also just decide his salary must become collateral damage of paying Kuminga."
Before Wiggins was traded away, Moody averaged nine points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 40 percent from deep. With Butler replacing Wiggins, Moody has been elevated into the starting lineup and improved his per-game stats to 12.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while remaining a solid shooter.
Of course, if Kuminga does end up fitting into the rotation well, the Dubs will pick the better player. Moody is solid, and he's on a very reasonable contract, which makes him suitable to build with long-term but also makes him very, very easy to trade, and there will be a sizeable market for him if the Dubs make him available.
Check out the Inside the Warriors homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles.
Continue reading...
