OAKLAND – The Warriors just added a player that they considered worth more valuable than $1.3 million and a future second-round pick. The Warriors also added another player by trading an undisclosed amount of future second-round picks to New Orleans.
The Warriors selected Villanova senior forward Eric Paschall at No. 41 in the NBA Draft on Thursday shortly after acquiring Alen Smailagiu0107 from the New Orleans Pelicans after he was selected at No. 39. The Warriors acquired the No. 41 pick from the Atlanta Hawks for $1.3 million and a 2024 unprotected second-round pick on Thursday morning.
Paschall helps the Warriors with, frontcourt depth, 3-point shooting and positional versatility after ranking second with Villanova in scoring (16.