The Golden State Warriors finished the season with a 37-45 record, missing the playoffs after being eliminated in the second round of the NBA play-in tournament by the Phoenix Suns. After a decade of success, the Warriors’ domination seems to be coming to an end. Their roster is aging, they continue to deal with injuries, and teams in the Western Conference are only getting stronger.
Because Head Coach Steve Kerr’s contract was in its final year, many ***** umed this would be the last go-around with the original core. However, they decided to extend him for two more years, and he will be back to coach Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green for the foreseeable future.
Golden State’s game plan will be to contend in the West next season and try to capture its fifth championship in 12 years. With all the stars they have on their team, the money is a bit tight heading into the offseason. The Warriors will be able to offer a $15.1 non-taxpayer million mid-level exception. While there are rumors that they are prepared to offer this deal to LeBron James, it is likely that he will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.
If he doesn’t accept that contract offer, here are four players the Warriors could target instead.
Anfernee Simons is a score-first guard with great shotmaking ability. Although he is only 6’3, he makes up for his size in his athleticism and quick twitch all over the court. Simons began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he learned from Damian Lillard for the better half of a decade. This season, he spent time with the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls, proving he doesn’t need to be the focal point of an offense.
Because Head Coach Steve Kerr’s contract was in its final year, many ***** umed this would be the last go-around with the original core. However, they decided to extend him for two more years, and he will be back to coach Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green for the foreseeable future.
Golden State’s game plan will be to contend in the West next season and try to capture its fifth championship in 12 years. With all the stars they have on their team, the money is a bit tight heading into the offseason. The Warriors will be able to offer a $15.1 non-taxpayer million mid-level exception. While there are rumors that they are prepared to offer this deal to LeBron James, it is likely that he will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.
If he doesn’t accept that contract offer, here are four players the Warriors could target instead.
Anfernee Simons is a score-first guard with great shotmaking ability. Although he is only 6’3, he makes up for his size in his athleticism and quick twitch all over the court. Simons began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he learned from Damian Lillard for the better half of a decade. This season, he spent time with the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls, proving he doesn’t need to be the focal point of an offense.
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