The Golden State Warriors have been on a roll to start the season, but things could slow down for them after Stephen Curry's latest injury. Curry is expected to be evaluated in two weeks after suffering an oblique abdominal tear against the Houston Texans, and there's a chance he misses about a month for the Warriors.
That's not good news for the Warriors, but the only thing they can do is have the next man up mentality. Another avenue they can go in is looking for some help in the trade market, but not for a point guard. The Warriors have had interest in landing a big man, and according to NBA insider Brett Siegel, there are two names to look out for as the season continues.
“Right now, who are targets for the Warriors?… Wendell Carter Jr. and Naz Reid… Those are the two guys I’m keeping an eye on for the Warriors if they are to add a big man,” Siegel said.
ClutchPoints’ @BrettSiegelNBA says Wendell Carter Jr and Naz Reid could be potential trade targets for the Warriors:
“Right now, who are targets for the Warriors?… Wendell Carter Jr and Naz Reid… Those are the two guys I’m keeping an eye on for the Warriors if they are to add… pic.twitter.com/xsG6RQeiV6
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 12, 2026
The Orlando Magic could be looking to shed Carter's salary from their books, and the Warriors seem to be a team willing to trade for him. With Paolo Banchero out and the Magic not having the best start to the season, they could become a team that wants to sell some of their pieces.
Article Continues BelowAs for Reid, he was just traded to the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason as part of the LaMelo Ball trade. If the Warriors are offering the right package, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Hornets made a deal.
What's obvious here is that the Warriors are looking for a stretch big that fits their offense. Kristaps Porzingis was supposed to be that person, but he hasn't been with the team, as he still tries to figure out the illness that has led him to miss a handful of games over the last few seasons.