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Golden State Warriors: Ranking the 3 best players to hit the market this offseason

By Nathan Beighle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Draymond Green #23 and Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 05, 2020 in 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-88. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Draymond Green #23 and Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 05, 2020 in 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-88. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Gordon Hayward

Coming in at No. 3 is Gordon Hayward.

Currently playing for the Celtics, Hayward became a household name while on the Jazz. The 30-year-old played just one game two seasons ago after suffering that gruesome leg injury in the season opener.

It’s been a tough road back to the top for Hayward. However, he’s slowing making his way there.

Averaging 17.3 points per game in 45 appearances this season, Hayward shot over 50% from the field for the first time in his career this season. Losing some athleticism, Hayward’s grown smarter as a player, and his percentages have benefitted from that.

He’ll undoubtedly see a large contract, whether it’s by the Celtics or a team with enough cap space to offer him something significant. That said, the Warriors could actually use a solid, smart small forward, but they certainly won’t have the money to sign former All-Star.

For now, it’s a pipe dream, but if they can deal Andrew Wiggins, it would become a much more feasible option. The probability of that happening though is theoretically none.

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