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Golden State Warriors: 5 low-profile under-25 free agency targets

By Nathan Beighle

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 31: Stanley Johnson #5 of the Toronto Raptors tries to drive around Derrick Rose #25 of the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 31, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 31: Stanley Johnson #5 of the Toronto Raptors tries to drive around Derrick Rose #25 of the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 31, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors will be looking for low-profile young talent this offseason that they can mold into future contributors.

Balling on a budget this offseason, the Golden State Warriors are the league’s only team without an unrestricted free agent.

While they still have players that aren’t on fully guaranteed deals and could see their days in the Bay Area just about over, the Warriors will likely have a relatively active free agency period, looking to bring in veterans or young, forgotten talent.

As for the veterans, the team may focus on using the Andre Iguodala-created trade exception that is around $17.2 million. They could also use the mid-level exception. They also have a guaranteed top-five first-round pick which they’ll consider trading as well.

All of those options could be used to enhance their roster with players they know will come in and contribute. However, to fill out their roster, the team could opt to bring in young players that have been cast aside yet still have something to prove at the sport’s highest level.

The team has brought in players like Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss this season. Both will be vying for a roster spot yet again this coming season, showing their improvement with the Warriors.

That said, let’s dive into five young players the Warriors could sign for little and turn into contributors, similar to what they did with Glenn Robinson III.

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