Moses Moody, the Warriors' fifth-year guard, hasn't heard a single word from his team, and that's the absolute gut-punch of a truth coming out of Golden State right now. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II reported Saturday that Moody has been totally out of the loop, largely trying to avoid all the crazy talk about what moves the Warriors might make. Can you imagine being a useful player, still improving, and your own squad isn't even checking in? That's cold.
Moody's Perspective on All the Noise
Look, the guy is trying to keep his head down, which you gotta respect. He told Thompson that he’s only reached out to his agent, Rich Paul, for updates every now and then. Moody put it plainly: "I'm curious, so I had some conversations just trying to figure out what's going on. But I don't call Rich every day. I'm not in it like that because I ain't got nothing to do with how it's gonna go down. So I'm more so just watching. … Whenever something needs to be talked about is when it will." That's a player trying to focus, but it also screams of a guy being left in the dark by his own organization. Thompson even noted that "the Warriors love Moody," which just makes the whole radio silence thing even weirder. But love or not, if they think trading him gets them a star to boost their title odds next year, then it looks like he’s on the chopping block.His Value and the Lingering Trade Cloud
The tough part is, Moody isn't some scrub. He’s coming off a solid 2025-26 season, hitting a career-high 12.1 points per game and draining a personal best 40.1 percent from beyond the arc. And get this: his three-year, $37.5 million extension is looking like absolute gold, just tremendous value. He’s not a superstar, but he’s a solid, improving player. So why is he on the block? The Warriors just don't have many other trade assets. Remember all that talk in late June about Golden State throwing around the idea of snagging Anthony Davis *and* signing LeBron James? That wild plan fizzled out, but it shows you the kind of star power they're still chasing. Moody is currently recovering from a torn patellar tendon and hasn't even hit the court for workouts yet, but even injured, his value means the Warriors could find a suitor if they want to create cap space or address another part of the team. This whole situation isn't going away. The possibility of a Moody trade is gonna hang heavy in the air all the way up to the 2027 deadline. For Moody, keeping his focus on what he can control is crucial, because the noise around his future is only gonna get louder.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.