Warriors fans were the first to feel the impact of a post-Adrian Wojnarowski era with a fake trade rumor involving Ben Simmons. Following Wojnarowski's retirement, a parody account claimed to take his place, leading to a viral hoax that suggested the Brooklyn Nets were trading Simmons to the Golden State Warriors.
This account, using the name Aaron Rosenberg, created a convincing announcement, complete with visuals that mimicked ESPN's style. However, it was quickly debunked, revealing the challenges of discerning real news amid the current verification flaws on social media platforms.