The Golden State Warriors reported desire to acquire a higher pick in this week’s NBA Draft may be gaining credence, with the franchise potentially looking to move up in order to gain access to Duke big man Dereck Lively II.
Last week ESPN’s Jonathan Givony stunned Warrior fans by stating the franchise could be using Jonathan Kuminga as trade bait in exploring the opportunity to acquire a higher pick. While the idea bemused many, it was an early indication that Golden State could be targeting a specific prospect in Thursday’s draft.