Golden State Warriors stock up, stock down

After a 4-2 defeat in the Western Conference semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers and departure of longtime GM and president of basketball ops Bob Myers, the Golden State Warriors enter an offseason of uncertainty.  

Here are four Warriors players whose stock is either rising or falling:

Stock Up

Moses Moody, forward: The second-year forward made significant strides in the playoffs, at times looking like the best member of Golden State's young core. Despite receiving limited opportunities from head coach Steve Kerr (13.4 minutes per game), Moody consistently made impactful defensive plays and shot lights out from beyond the arc (59.1 percent) in the postseason. 

The big question is, why wasn't Moody given a place in the rotation during the regular season?

Moody has proven he can contribute to winning basketball. The 21-year-old would surely be a desirable talent in the marketplace if the new GM chooses to deal him. 

Kevon Looney, center: A rebounding machine, he's the gift that keeps on giving. In the playoffs, Looney averaged 6.5 points and career highs in rebounding (13.1) and assists (3.3). He achieved the rare 20+ rebounds four times in the playoffs.

The 6-foot-9 big man has turned into an NBA iron man as well, playing in all 82 games in each of the past two seasons. 

Looney is the most underrated member of the team, and if history continues to repeat itself, he'll be even better next season. 

Stock Down

Jordan Poole, guard: After Draymond Green rocked Poole with a preseason punch, he hasn't been the same. In the playoffs, Poole -- who signed a $140 million extension before the season -- became virtually unplayable because of his careless and inconsistent play on offense and defense. At times, he was painful to watch, especially given his potential and how well he played during last season's playoff run. 

All signs point to the Warriors trading Poole, but is this the smartest time to ditch him, when his value might be at its nadir? The front office may not have a choice. Running it back with Poole and Green again may not be the best decision. 

Jonathan Kuminga, forward: Once the season concluded, Kerr stated that for Kuminga to secure a steady role in the rotation, he must "become a more versatile player." Further, Kerr added, "The puzzle has to fit. The more things you can do, the easier it is to fit."

The uber-athletic forward must become a better rebounder. In the regular season, he averaged a mere 3.4 rebounds, a barely noticeable increase of 0.1 from his rookie season. He also averaged 9.9 points and 1.9 assists and shot 52.5 percent from the field and 37 percent from three.

The talent is obvious. So, too, is the need for improvement and growth.