The Golden State Warriors are sitting at a disappointing 25-24 on the season so far, but they are expected to make a major move before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. They have already shown some interest in Kevin Durant and LeBron James, and are known to covet both Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo, although neither of them is very realistic .

It was all the backing the front office needed to remain committed to the next era of Warriors basketball rather than be forced into taking a wild swing to falsely extend this one. Now, as Thursday's trade deadline fast approaches amid a flurry of absolutely wild activity (notably Luka Doncic's jaw-dropping trade to the Lakers and De'Aaron Fox heading to the Spurs),