The Golden State Warriors swapped pivot Marquese Chriss and cash considerations for the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for draft rights for pivot Cady Lalanne, the team announced today.
Chriss, 23, appeared in two games with the Warriors this season, averaging 6.5 points and 6.5 rebounds before suffering an ankle injury from his right syndesmosis and fibula fracture on December 26. The 6’9 “pivot appeared in 59 games with the Golden State during 2019 Season -20, averaging high career numbers in scoring (9.3), rebounding (6.2) and blocked shots (1.05) A four-year NBA veteran, Chriss was originally selected by Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft (8th overall).
Lalanne, 28, was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft (55th overall). The 6’10 ”center played four seasons at the University of Massachusetts, earning the Third Team All-Atlantic 10 honors as a senior.