The Warriors’ dynasty is fading, fueled by costly front office moves after their 2022 title. Big contracts for Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins, plus Draymond Green’s on-court drama, left the team financially strained. Poole’s declining play—especially in key Lakers games—made his trade for Chris Paul seem inevitable, despite bad optics. The plan? Use Paul’s expiring deal to clear cap space for future stars. But the deadline passed with Paul still on the roster, signaling a pivot toward saving money over chasing another championship. Ultimately, Paul and Klay Thompson left, unraveling the core—and revealing how missteps behind the scenes may have ended their golden era.

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