After trading for D’Angelo Russell just a few weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors have had numerous reports leaked that they plan to trade Russell prior to the 2020 trade deadline. Even Russell has acknowledged the business behind basketball.
Remember: the Dubs cannot trade him for six months after the initial trade.
That said, for that six-month period, trade rumors will continue to heat up. Imagine the season starting off and the Dubs lose four of five with Russell not playing well to start. Then fans would be crucifying the Dubs already.
For the Golden State Warriors and their fanbase, this entire process will be about patience: patience both to see if this fit works and to gauge which trade puts them back atop the Western Conference.