The Golden State Warriors plan to prioritize upgrading role players around Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler rather than pursuing another star, sources tell The Athletic. The Warriors spent the past 16 months pursuing a star from LeBron James to Paul George to Lauri Markkanen and even Kevin Durant before finally acquiring Butler from the Miami Heat before the trade deadline. The … [Read more...] about Warriors Focused On Finding Right Role Players Over Pursuit Of Another Star In Offseason
Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors Interested In Considering Sign-And-Trade
The Golden State Warriors plan on extending the $7.9 million qualifying offer to Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. This will make him a restricted free agent and both sides are expected to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. While Steve Kerr has struggled to give Kuminga consistent minutes and trust, the 2021 lottery pick remains a favorite of Joe Lacob. … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors Interested In Considering Sign-And-Trade
Bobby Jackson Joins Kings Coaching Staff As Assistant
Bobby Jackson joined Doug Christie's coaching staff with the Sacramento Kings as an assistant, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Jackson had spent the last two years as an assistant for the Sixers. Jackson was an assistant with the Kings on two prior occasions. … [Read more...] about Bobby Jackson Joins Kings Coaching Staff As Assistant
Warriors Will Try To Retain Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors have gone on record indicating they would like to retain Jonathan Kuminga as he enters restricted free agency. Kuminga has been more of a favorite of Joe Lacob and the front office than of Steve Kerr throughout his tenure with the Warriors. "We value JK," Mike Dunleavy Jr. said. "I think he had a resilient season. ... As far as bringing him back next … [Read more...] about Warriors Will Try To Retain Jonathan Kuminga
Warriors May Have Interest In Signing Brook Lopez
ESPN's Bobby Marks reported that the Golden State Warriors could have interest in signing veteran center Brook Lopez this offseason. The center position is a priority for Golden State in free agency. Finding one who can space the floor is key, since that player will play alongside Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler in the Warriors frontcourt. Lopez checks that box, as he's one of … [Read more...] about Warriors May Have Interest In Signing Brook Lopez