NBA Trade Rumors: Anonymous executive believes Golden State Warriors could trade former No. 1 overall pick

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins could be traded in the near future despite playing an integral role in their recent championship run.

Due to the lack of salary cap availability, Golden State had to let some of their key players go. Otto Porter Jr, Juan Tuscano-Anderson and Gary Payton II have all signed deals with different teams.

Some analysts believe that due to Wiggins' All-Star status, Golden State could use him in a trade package to acquire star players from other franchises.

According to an anonymous executive, the Warriors could move Wiggins on in the future after tying him down to a new contract.

“Obviously, they are not going to move him now, off of a championship where he was such a big contributor,” the executive told Sean Deveney of Heavy. “But he is at his maximum value right now. It would be the right time to trade him, just, they can’t really do that.”

“It is likely that they will talk about an extension, maybe get him locked up, then look to trade him when his contract is secure.”

Andrew Wiggins signed a five-year rookie extension worth $146.5 million back in 2017 and is due to get another extension.

When asked about his future after winning his first championship with the Warriors, Wiggins had this to say.

"I would love to stay here. We’re all one big family. I feel like a lot of places may say that, but they show it through their actions.”

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Andrew Wiggins' stint with the Golden State Warriors has helped him turn his career around

2022 NBA Finals - Game Six

Wiggins' role has changed at the Warriors. He was one of the main options during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but has had to adapt to being lower down the pecking order at Golden State.

But he's settled in well the Warriors. He registered his highest defensive win share rating last season at 3.4 and was an integral part of their title-winning run.

He will hope to take his game to a new level next season and help his side defend their crown.