The Warriors have started to make moves, and Willie Cauley-Stein is the first to go, as the center reportedly has been traded to the Mavericks.
Golden State is finalizing a deal to trade C Willie Cauley-Stein to Dallas, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 24, 2020
The Warriors reportedly will acquire a 2020 second-round draft pick from Dallas for Cauley-Stein.
Sources: Dallas is sending a Utah 2020 second-round pick to Golden State for Willie Cauley-Stein.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2020
The trade of Cauley-Stein gives the Warriors salary cap space and roster flexibility, and the ability to convert one of their two-way players, Ky Bowman or Marquese Chriss, to a guaranteed contract.