Not many franchises are capable of losing a generational talent like Kevin Durant without falling off the face of the planet. The Golden State Warriors may be the worst team in the league right now but they have done a phenomenal job at rebuilding for next season.
Before officially losing Durant, the Warriors engineered a sign and trade to bring D’Angelo Russell to the Bay Area. Understanding that Russell may not be a longterm fit with the team, the front office consistently looked for ways to flip Russell into something more useful.
Then, at the trade deadline, the Warriors pulled the trigger on a trade to land two draft picks and a young star in Andrew Wiggins.