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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4846

    #1

    Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?



    Are big changes in store for the Golden State Warriors?

    With a strong core in place, along with flexibility in the salary cap -- there are tough decisions to be made heading into the offseason, says Fox Sports.

    "But the Warriors are well positioned to contend for championships for years to come -- their three best players, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green -- are all young (28, 26, and 26, respectively) and are perfectly suited to succeed in an NBA that is rapidly evolving towards more pacing and shooting.


    The Warriors have almost no threat of losing any of those three core players either: Green has four years remaining on his contract, Thompson has three years left on his team-friendly deal, and Curry is poised to receive a max deal next summer when the salary cap is expected to go above $100 million."


    Could the Warriors try exceptionally hard to land Kevin Durant?


    When asked about what he's taking into account this offseason, Durant simply said, "I'm worried about basketball."


    That might be possible, especially with a strong possibility Harrison Barnes could be on the way out after he turned down an offer sheet before this prior season. Not retaining Barnes doesn't mean the Warriors will get Durant -- but they may be forced to move on from Barnes due to his likely high price.


    Simply put, the Warriors just blew the biggest lead in NBA Finals history after having to come back from a 3-1 deficit against Oklahoma City to even get to the finals. There's a lot of decisions that'll need to be made during the upcoming offseason.


    If you were the Warriors GM, what moves would you be making this offseason?
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  • ZoneSix
    Rookie
    • Oct 2008
    • 277

    #2
    Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

    they ain't getting KD.

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    • sactown_13
      Pro
      • Nov 2011
      • 481

      #3
      Stay put. They were one win away from their second championship. If Barnes gets too expensive let him walk and fill his shoes with maybe Matt Barnes?? Im sure they can find a good vet to take a pay cut for a title run.
      Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody is gonna die, come watch TV.- Morty

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      • brushbackpitch
        Rookie
        • Mar 2016
        • 24

        #4
        They need to get tougher and need to find players that exemplify that toughness in addition to being able to play "D" and lock down the paint.

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        • tril
          MVP
          • Nov 2004
          • 2915

          #5
          Originally posted by sactown_13
          Stay put. They were one win away from their second championship. If Barnes gets too expensive let him walk and fill his shoes with maybe Matt Barnes?? Im sure they can find a good vet to take a pay cut for a title run.
          Matt Barnes is a good fit defensively.
          I see a Wesley Johnson, Evan Turner type joining the Warriors if they cant resign Harrision Barnes
          also a more athletic, defensive big like a Hassan whiteside, which Im sure theyll make a run at also in free agency.

          a line up of
          -curry
          -thompson
          -evan turner- (a defensive liability. but more consistent than harrison barnes on offense, plus he can play three positions. he's played the pg at times sparingly.)
          -greene
          -Whiteside

          looks good on paper

          Rush, Barbosa, Speights and Varejao are all unrestricted free agents.
          Barnes, Mcadoo, Clark and Eezelie are all restricted free agents.

          GSW could wind up with only 1 big on their team and thats Bogut.

          there are some good role players headed to free agency this year.
          Last edited by tril; 06-20-2016, 07:45 PM.

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          • Vni
            Hall Of Fame
            • Sep 2011
            • 14869

            #6
            Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

            They should let go Barnes and try to get Batum in there.

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            • cbjr
              Rookie
              • Dec 2002
              • 123

              #7
              They need some better, durable bigs to compete in the future of the league
              I may be wrong, but I doubt it.

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              • jarod43
                Rookie
                • Aug 2007
                • 91

                #8
                Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

                A big is needed, someone who could protect the paint and is an enforcer. Whiteside fit and another player that has not been mentioned, Joakim Noah. I think he fits that team perfectly. An athletic wing will also help as well if Barnes decides to go.

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                • Korrupted
                  Pro
                  • Nov 2015
                  • 923

                  #9
                  Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

                  I'd let Harrison Barnes walk. Cleveland left Barnes open and he was self checked the entire series. It's crazy that he'll try to ask for max money this off season. Bring in a better wing and try to find a more durable big. They'll be in championship contention for quite some time if they can keep that team together.

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                  • ViolenceFight
                    MVP
                    • Jun 2013
                    • 1150

                    #10
                    Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

                    Originally posted by jarod43
                    A big is needed, someone who could protect the paint and is an enforcer. Whiteside fit and another player that has not been mentioned, Joakim Noah. I think he fits that team perfectly. An athletic wing will also help as well if Barnes decides to go.

                    God, I didn't realize how perfect Noah would be. His passing skills are supremely underrated, and on a team that thrives off ball movement and cuts he'd be killer. He let's you keep a big out running a pseudo Small Ball Death Squad line up because he can make those plays.
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                    • TarHeelPhenom
                      All Star
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 6704

                      #11
                      Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

                      Originally posted by ViolenceFight
                      God, I didn't realize how perfect Noah would be. His passing skills are supremely underrated, and on a team that thrives off ball movement and cuts he'd be killer. He let's you keep a big out running a pseudo Small Ball Death Squad line up because he can make those plays.

                      And he is tough as nails and doenst care too much for Lebron.
                      "Dunks are tough, but when a 35 footer come rainin out the sky...it'll wire you up"

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                      • tril
                        MVP
                        • Nov 2004
                        • 2915

                        #12
                        Originally posted by TarHeelPhenom
                        And he is tough as nails and doenst care too much for Lebron.
                        tough as nails.....I guess your talking about his play.
                        he'd be a good fit, but he's very injury prone.....so I wouldnt call that tough as nails.

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                        • QNo
                          MVP
                          • Nov 2014
                          • 1836

                          #13
                          Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

                          They will certainly match any offer for Barnes, unless they can be sure to get KD or Batum. Not matching Barnes would be insane.

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                          • BA2929
                            The Designated Hitter
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 3353

                            #14
                            Re: Are Big Changes in Store for the Warriors?

                            If they got Batum and an actual capable backup Center to Bogut they could easily win another title.

                            Noah would be a good target, but he's only played more than 67 games once since 08-09. Not sure I'd want to rely on him.
                            "Baseball is the coolest sport because, at any moment, the catcher can stop the game and go tell the pitcher a secret" - Rob Fee

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                            • cbjr
                              Rookie
                              • Dec 2002
                              • 123

                              #15
                              Noah hasn't been very durable the past few seasons, that's why the Bulls are letting him walk
                              I may be wrong, but I doubt it.

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