Warriors Predicted to Get Surprising First-Round Pick in NBA Mock Draft

By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.At the start of the NBA season, the Golden State Warriors had an older roster, but one full of star power, including four-time NBA champions Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.They also had All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Al Horford, before adding another All-Star, Kristaps Porzingis, via trade. However, injuries quickly took a toll, including season-ending ones for Butler and Moses Moody.With that, the banged-up Warriors were unable to win enough play-in tournament games to secure a playoff spot.

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