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.