The Golden State Warriors’ trade exception granted in the Andre Iguodala deal is set to expire July 7.
It’s been assumed the NBA will push back that deadline in conjunction with the rest of the scheduling delays.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the league will do so. He reported the $17.2 million trade exception “should expire” on Oct. 25, should similar rules to the 2011 NBA lockout be used.
If the Warriors use some or all of the $17.2 million exception, they will be allowed to exceed the salary cap even further to trade for a player.
Golden State has an extra benefit from this change. Previously, the deadline was 36 hours after free agency and the league moratorium began. Now, with free agency scheduled to begin Oct. 18, the Warriors have a full week to figure out the plan.
With that asset, they have greater means to add a piece who can help them contend once again in the Western Conference.
Additionally, Marks reported, center Marquese Chriss’ guarantee date for his contract will be pushed from July 15 to Oct. 18.
With the praise Chriss has garnered from coaches and front office and the inexpensive price, it would be surprising if Golden State did not guarantee his $1.8 million deal for next season.
