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Golden State Warriors: 3 impactful free agents the Dubs should sign

By Nathan Beighle

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated 121-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated 121-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 24: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 24, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 24: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 24, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Albeit the Golden State Warriors signed DeMarcus Cousins earlier this offseason, they could still use a few additions in order to bolster their second unit.

The Golden State Warriors might have the league’s best starting lineup, but their depth could improve. That said, who else is left on the open market for them to sign?

All around, this offseason has been crazy. LeBron James left the Eastern Conference for the first time in his career, Kawhi Leonard was traded to the East, and the Warriors Western Conference foes the Houston Rockets were able to acquire former NBA scoring champion, Carmelo Anthony.

Each of those has a certain impact on the Dubs, but none of them were strong enough to dethrone the Dubs as the projected 2019 champs. Although earlier season projections don’t mean too much, the Warriors have backed it up over the last few seasons, winning their second consecutive championship last season.

Unlike in 2015, the 2018 Warriors were not known for their strength in numbers, as in depth. They played Jordan Bell, Keyvon Looney, Nick Young and Quinn Cook off the bench with Andre Iguodala occasionally helping out the second unit.

That unit is far from spectacular. It could use some help, and while Cousins’ addition will shift Iggy into a more permanent second unit role, the Dubs could certainly continue to improve by signing an impactful free agent.

That said, let’s get into three free agents they should consider signing.

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