Golden State Warriors: 5 ideal scenarios for Dubs in upcoming free agency
Re-sign Klay, lose Durant, re-sign Looney, sign Marcus Morris
A scenario that’s gaining steam is the re-signing of Klay Thompson and the exodus of Kevin Durant without a trade. The Nets are gaining confidence that they’ll be able to straight-up attract him to New York in free agency.
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That’d leave a hole for Golden State. Under the salary cap, they could then re-sign Kevon Looney and sign Celtics’ Marcus Morris. Looney broke out during the 2019 postseason, collecting 2.0 offensive rebounds per game while averaging over seven points. At just 23, he’s a player the Dubs have developed and one they’d love to retain.
For Morris, his contract should range around eight figures, but he proved himself as an elite defender and capable shooter. He shot 37.5% from downtown while putting up about 14 points per game. For just the third time in his career, the Celtics were better with him on the court.
Overall, he’d be a solid player to start at the three and one that could, as best as anyone could, replace Durant’s production.
The Dubs would then re-sign Thompson, once again soaring over the salary cap. They may also still have the taxpayer mid-level exception although they may have to use that on Looney or Morris.