Moses Moody’s future with the Golden State Warriors has become a hot topic following recent reports that the team’s trade offer for Lauri Markkanen was centered around the young wing and future draft picks.
In a report by The Athletic on Tuesday, it was suggested that the Warriors might explore smaller-scale trades for the remainder of the offseason. Moody could remain a key trade candidate for the Warriors in the coming months, although the franchise might also resolve any uncertainty by signing the 22-year-old to a contract extension.
The Golden State Warriors could secure a significant asset if they manage to reach an extension agreement with Moses Moody.
Both Moody and fellow 2021 lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga are eligible for extensions as they enter their fourth season. General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed in early July that the Warriors are interested in locking down new deals for both players.
Moody’s inclusion in the Markkanen trade offer indicates that the franchise is open to considering a future without him, which adds intrigue to potential contract negotiations.
According to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, “Moody’s deal could range from $11-13 million per season.” This type of contract could be a bargain for the Warriors, especially if they secure the former 14th overall pick for less than $40 million over three years or under $50 million over four.
Such an offer could present a difficult decision for Moody and his management. While it represents a significant amount of money, betting on himself to earn a more consistent role could lead to a much larger deal as a restricted free agent next offseason.
Last offseason, players like Josh Green, Cole Anthony, and Aaron Nesmith signed three-year deals ranging between $33-41 million. Moody, who is certainly in that price range, is often compared to Nesmith, who was also the 14th pick in his draft class a year before Moody.
In their third seasons, Moody and Nesmith had very similar per-36-minute statistics, with Nesmith shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc, while Moody hit 36%. Nesmith had a breakout fourth year after signing his contract, even earning Most Improved Player votes, making the deal very team-friendly for the Indiana Pacers.
The Warriors may be hoping for a similar outcome with Moody, but that depends on him agreeing to those terms and on Steve Kerr trusting him with more playing time next season.
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