Warriors, Spurs Near Trade Talks for Pelicans’ Murphy, Wembanyama

The Golden State Warriors are actively pursuing ways to bolster their roster around their core players, including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, aiming for a deep playoff run. They have explored various trade opportunities, including multiple calls to the Lakers regarding LeBron James, and have shown strong interest in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans' rising star Trey Murphy III, a versatile three-and-D wing. The Warriors value shooting, as evidenced by their pursuit of shooters like Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale from the Phoenix Suns, who have elite three-point shooting percentages. However, the Pelicans are reluctant to trade Murphy, who is on a team-friendly contract and has emerged as a premier two-way talent. The San Antonio Spurs, building around young superstar Victor Wembanyama, are also competing for Murphy, indicating a potential trade battle for the 25-year-old forward. Despite these efforts, the Warriors' attempts to acquire Jonathan Kuminga have stalled due to valuation disagreements, leading them to focus on more realistic targets like Murphy and others to improve their shooting and roster depth.