And don’t forget, this past offseason, the Warriors lost a $30 million chunk of salary when they jettisoned Chris Paul strictly for luxury tax avoidance. The NBA owners wanted a system that brought big-market, big-spending teams like the Warriors to heel, and they received it.

With a 21-21 record, the Golden State Warriors are expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. While a move isn't guaranteed, Warriors fans should expect Mike Dunleavy Jr. to be proactive in researching potential upgrades and the cost of bringing them to the franchise.

For the last few years, the Warriors have operated in wait-and-see mode. Blessed by having Curry in his prime (or at least on the early decline) the Dubs have been able to sweat the small stuff of the NBA — luxury tax avoidance, draft-pick management, two-way contracts, founding a women’s team.

The NBA Trade Deadline is only a few weeks away, but the Phoenix Suns have already started prepping for something big. It was revealed by Shams Charania of ESP

Golden State has a wealth of tradeable assets. If the right player becomes available, Mike Dunleavy Jr. could create an enticing package built around young, high-upside talent and interesting future draft picks. However, given the Warriors ' current roster, it's hard to ascertain which direction the front office wants to take.