The Warriors' defensive effort over the past five games has warranted a No. 15 ranked 115.2 defensive rating, a mark which would need to creep into top-10 territory in order to be considered as even a dark-horse contender.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford in a trade to address their recent defensive struggles. With a 20-20 record, they seek to improve their paint protection.

The Golden State Warriors could address their need for frontcourt depth by trading for one of the most efficient centers

The Warriors believe that with star guard Stephen Curry still playing at a high level, they can win a title. But in order to make that happen, they need to bring in more firepower to their current rotation.