Few free agency periods in recent years have been as important as this one will be for the Golden State Warriors. Not only do they have to deal with the possible departure of a franchise legend like Klay Thompson, but all of their decisions come after a season in which they failed to make the playoffs for the third time in the last twelve years.
The Warriors will be one of the most scrutinized teams in the coming weeks; That’s just what happens when you still have one of the best players in the league in Stephen Curry.
There are less than two weeks until NBA free agency begins, which is being presented as a moment that could shape the short- and long-term future of the franchise. While an even bigger move could be formulated in the form of a blockbuster trade, any deal Golden State makes will come in tandem with what happens, or what they expect to happen, in free agency.
Thompson’s future is the most pressing concern, particularly after his social media activity generated much speculation over the weekend. However, the coming days will also provide an indication on the key trio of Chris Paul, Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II, each of whom could also become free agents.
The Warriors must be clear and precise with their entire offseason plan, otherwise they risk making mistakes that could worsen the entire structure of the franchise. Let’s take a look at those potential mistakes in relation to the free agency decision-making that Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office have ahead of them.
