Warriors trade Jeremy Tyler and Charles Jenkins

One day removed from ending their 6-game losing streak, the Golden State Warriors have made a pair of trades on the day of the trade deadline.

The Warriors have dealt Jeremy Tyler to the Atlanta Hawks, and have also sent Charles Jenkins to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 21-year old Tyler was traded, along with cash considerations for future draft considerations. The 6'11" forward/center appeared in 20 games this season, averaging 1.1 points and 0.9 rebounds in 2.3 minutes.

He was originally acquired by the Warriors in June 2011 from the Charlotte Bobcats after being drafted in the 2nd round of the 2011 NBA Draft.

As for Jenkins, the Warriors sent him, along with cash considerations in exchange for future draft considerations.

Jenkins, 23, appeared in 47 games with the Warriors this season, averaging 1.7 points and 0.6 assists in 6.2 minutes. He was originally selected by the Warriors in the second round (44th overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft, Jenkins appeared in 51 games (28 starts) during his rookie campaign last season, averaging 5.8 points and 3.3 assists in 17.5 minutes while leading all rookies in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.83-to-1).

The Warriors will be back on the court this Friday on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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