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The Golden State Warriors hard cap situation will cripple team this season

By Nathan Beighle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after a call in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after a call in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors are just a few million away from the league’s hard cap. That could cripple the team from improving this upcoming season.

After signing minimum-contract players like Glenn Robinson III and Willie Cauley-Stein, the Golden State Warriors must continue to fill out their roster with such players. While they can be worthy of a roster spot, the Warriors may have greater needs at the deadline and be stuck.

Around the trade deadline every season, numerous teams throughout the league buyout their veteran players. Players have instantly made an impact on a team after being bought out and are typically experienced veterans.

Andre Iguodala is expected to eventually be bought out, and Avery Bradley was just bought out. During the middle point of the season, this happens at a greater level, and the Warriors may not have the $2.3 million needed to sign a veteran.

The Dubs are treading water as the team is doing it’s best to not be 100% stuck at the hard-capped. The league cap is currently set at $138.9 million. The Warriors have over $118 million tied up between Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell.

Ten more veteran’s minimum contracts would set them over the hard cap already.

Not to mention they re-signed Kevon Looney to a 3-year, $15 million contract. With a few rookie contracts also on the team, the Warriors can still sign players, but during the season, it may be a different story.

Every player that’ll suit up for Golden State is there for a reason.

Glenn Robinson III may be one of the most likely to be waived later in the season, but ultimately, this team will be looking at a very tough scenario, especially if they have noticeable gaps in February.

The Warriors cap situation will cripple them in their search for a capable three now, and it’ll cripple them in their search for additional help in February.

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However, you can’t argue with the elite five-man lineup they’ll be able to put together.

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